IRS Form 1098-T reports the qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the calendar year. Sometimes this is referred to as qualified education expenses, although the two are not always interchangeable.  Consult a tax professional for explanation. The University of West Georgia has determined, based on interpretation of the limited IRS guidance provided, which charges are included, or excluded, in qualified tuition and related expenses reported on the 1098-T form.  Please note that, while it is our goal to provide the highest level of customer service, the Office of Student Accounts and Billing Services cannot provide anyone with any tax advice.

IRS Publication 970 states that "the amount on form 1098-T might be different from the amount you actually paid and are deemed to have paid."  

IRS Form 8863 instructions state that "The amount of qualified Tuition and related expenses reported on Form 1098-T may not reflect the total amount of the qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the year for which you may claim the tax credit.  You may include qualified tuition and related expenses that are not reported on IRS Form 1098-T when claiming one of the related credits if you can substantiate payment of these expenses."

For more information on tax benefits for education and qualified expenses see: IRS Publication 970 (PDF) .

For more information on the 1098-T form, visit the About Form 1098-T page on the IRS website. 

Access your 2023 form by logging into your student account center:

1. Enter Your User Name and Password.
2. Select the "Student Self Services" tile.
3. Click on "Statement and Payment History."
   
   1. You'll be directed to the Student Account Center.
4. Click on the link to your form, under the "Statements" heading of your home page.

Access forms from 2017 - 2022:

1. Go to: TSC1098-T Web Services
2. Enter the Site ID: 11508
3. Enter your user name: Your UWG Student ID
4. Your password will depend on whether or not you have accessed this system before:
   1. If you have never use the site before: Password: Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (SSN)
   2. If you have used the site previously: Use the password you created
5. If you have never used the site before, you will be prompted to change your password for security reasons. 
   • Enter your old password (last four digits of your SSN) and then enter a new password.
   • The new password must be 7 characters and contain at least one numeric character.
   • Once you change your password, you will use the password that you created for all future logins to the TSC website.
6. Once you have entered your password, you will be presented with the online consent form.
7. Read the Online Consent Form for the requirements and specifications. If you agree, click on “Consent”.

Once you consent, you will NOT be mailed a 1098-T and must return to the site to view/print a copy of your Form 1098-T. Your consent will apply to current and subsequent years. If you experience difficulty when visiting the TSC website, contact them directly at  (888) 220-2540.

Taking advantage of this service not only reduces costs at the University of West Georgia it also lessens our environmental impact.

Breaking Down the 1098-T Form

Filer's Information: This box contains the Office of Student Accounts and Billing Services' address and the telephone number to UWG’s third party vendor who provides the forms electronically.

Filer's Federal Identification Number: This box contains UWG's federal identification number.

Student’s Information: These boxes contain the student’s full legal name and mailing address (the permanent address on record in Self-Service Banner).

Service Provider/Acct. No.: The number in this box is the student’s UWG identification number (917#).

Box 1: Shows the total payments received by UWG in [form year] from any source for qualified tuition and related expenses less any reimbursements or refunds made during [form year] that relate to those payments received during [form year].

Box 3: Shows whether UWG changed its reporting method for [form year]. It has changed its method of reporting if the method (payments received) used for [form year] is different than the reporting method (amounts billed) for [previous form year]. You should be aware of this change in figuring your education credits.

Box 4: Shows any adjustment made by UWG for a prior year for qualified tuition and related expenses that were reported on a prior year Form 1098-T. This amount may reduce any allowable education credit that you claimed for the prior year (may result in an increase in tax liability for the year of the refund).

Box 5: Indicates the total of all scholarships, grants and/or waivers administered and applied to the student’s account by the UWG. The amount of scholarships and/or grants  for the calendar year may reduce the amount of any education credit or deduction you may claim for the tax year.

Box 7: Shows whether the amount in box 1 includes amounts for an academic period beginning January–March [next form year]. 

Box 8: Indicates whether a student was considered at least a half-time student. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours to be considered at least half-time. Graduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 hours to be considered at least half-time.

Box 9: Indicates whether UWG considers you to have been enrolled in a program leading to a graduate degree, graduate-level certificate, or other recognized graduate-level course work during the specified tax year.