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Tax Information

By January 31st, colleges and universities are required by U.S. law each year to provide each student who is a “US person” for tax purposes with Form 1098-T, to assist the students and their families in computing any tax credit or deduction they may be able to claim, based on amounts they have spent for education.

This form facilitates U.S. taxpayers (not nonresidents) applying for the Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Please note that nonresidents for tax purposes are not eligible for these tax credits and cannot use this form.

Important Information

  • Washington State University does not provide tax advice.
  • Receipt of Form 1098-T does not guarantee eligibility for any tax credit or deduction.
  • Eligibility for education tax benefits depends on the taxpayer’s individual financial circumstances and applicable IRS regulations.
  • Students and families are encouraged to consult a qualified tax advisor or refer to IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education for guidance.
  • For help logging into myWSU, contact the Crimson Service Desk.

There are two different ways to access Form1098-T:

Student Access

Option 1) Through TouchNet

  1. Log into myWSU.
  2. Click on the Financial Account tile.
  3. Click the red View Statements box next to Your Latest 1098-T Tax Statement.

OR

Option 2) Through myWSU (Account Services route)

  1. Log into myWSU.
  2. Click on the Account Services & 1098-T tile.
  3. Select View 1098-T, then choose the tax year you want to view.

Third-Party Access

Option 1) TouchNet Access

  1. After you log in, click the 3rd Party Access tile.
  2. Select Access Student Shared Information and View Info.
  3. Under the Accounts category box, choose Student Account Information (do not select “View 1098-T” here).
  4. Then click the View Statements box to open the 1098-T.

OR

  1. After you log in, click the 3rd Party Access tile.
  2. Select Access Student Shared Information and View Info.
  3. Under the Accounts category box, choose View 1098-T.
  4. Select the appropriate tax year if prompted

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Box 1 — Payments Received for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses

Reflects the total payments your school received during the calendar year for qualified tuition and required fees.
Includes: payments made by the student, family members, loans, and scholarships that were applied directly.
Does not include: housing, meals, insurance, parking, transportation, or other non‑qualified fees.

Box 5 — Scholarships or Grants

Lists the total scholarships, grants, or similar aid that the school processed or applied to the student’s account during the year.
Includes Pell Grants, institutional scholarships, third‑party payments processed by the institution, and some employer aid.

For information on other boxes, please read the 1098-T Instructions from the IRS

Frequently Asked Questions

Forms 1098-T will be available by the end of January every year. You may print a copy of your Form 1098-T from your myWSU online.

Prior years’ 1098-T forms are available online through myWSU. Click on Student Center.  From the Student Center, click the Student Homepage tile, then Financial Account. Click the red View Statements.

Forms 1098-T are housed through myWSU online, and you can access your Financial Account to print any needed copies. Please contact us if you have issues.

Any student who is a nonresident alien for tax purposes will not qualify to claim the Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit or the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Therefore, you will not receive a Form 1098-T. Please contact us if you have questions.