1098-T Tuition Statements and FAQs
The Blinn College District is subject to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements and must report for each student enrolled for whom a reportable transaction was made during the tax year. The 1098-T form reports payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses for the calendar year (January 1st through December 31st).
The IRS requires a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) on all 1098-T forms. If we do not have your SSN or ITIN on file, we are required by the IRS to attempt to obtain it from you. If you have been notified that we do not have your SSN or ITIN number, you must fill out the Social Security Update Form. You can access the form here: Social Security Update Form
If we do not have your SSN or ITIN on file, it will not be included on your 1098-T tax form.
The IRS may fine you if you fail to provide SSN or ITIN.
PLEASE NOTE: The following general information should not be taken as tax or legal advice. Blinn College District cannot provide tax guidance. For tax preparation advice, please consult a tax professional.
What is a 1098-T form?
Form 1098-T is an annual IRS form provided to students to report student related educational payments. The form summarizes payments towards qualified tuition and fees for the calendar year (January 1 through December 31). This information may be used for student eligibility for tax credits or other educational tax benefits.
Receiving the 1098-T form does not mean you necessarily qualify for a tax credit. The taxpayer is responsible for determining eligibility for educational tax benefits and how to calculate. These benefits are explained in detail in IRS Publication 970. If you have questions about eligibility or how to calculate your education tax credit, you should consult a tax professional or refer to the IRS website. Blinn College District cannot advise on tax matters.
How do I access my account to obtain my 1098-T information?
When 1098-Ts are released, they will be available and accessible through the “View Your 1098-T” option in the Quick Links in your Flywire portal.
Instruction for Student Self-Service 9:
- Log into myBLINN (https://my.blinn.edu).
- From the “Student Dashboard” card, click “Student Self-Service 9.”
- Under “Charges and Payments” click “Access Electronic 1098T”. This will direct you to the Flywire website.
- In the Quick Links section, there is View Your 1098-T option. Select the 1098T Tax Form by clicking the drop-down arrow on the far-right hand side if there are multiple years.
Instruction for Student Applications card:
- Log into myBLINN (https://my.blinn.edu).
- From the “Student Applications” card, click the “ Access Electronic1098-T”. This will direct you to the Flywire website.
- In the Quick Links section, there is View Your 1098-T option. Select the 1098T Tax Form by clicking the drop-down arrow on the far-right hand side if there are multiple years.
When will I receive my 1098-T?
1098-Ts will be mailed by January 31st. 1098-Ts can also be accessed via the “View Your 1098-T” option in the Quick Links in your Flywire portal. See FAQ “How do I access my account to obtain my 1098-T information?” for instructions.
Why do I need to provide my social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) to Blinn?
The IRS requires a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) on all 1098-T forms. If we do not have your SSN or ITIN on file, we are required by the IRS to attempt to obtain it from you. If you have been notified that we do not have your SSN or ITIN number, you must fill out the Social Security Update Form. You can access the form here:
If we do not have your SSN or ITIN on file, it will not be included on your 1098-T tax form.
The IRS may fine you if you fail to provide SSN or ITIN.
Do international students need a 1098-T?
What is considered qualified tuition and related expense?
Qualified expenses are amounts paid for tuition, fees, and other related expenses for an eligible student that are required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution. Eligible expenses also include student activity fees you are required to pay to enroll in or attend the school.
Expenses for books, supplies and equipment may be considered qualified educational expenses in some circumstances. Only those expenses required to enroll, or attend are included on the 1098-T form.
The following are not qualified education expenses:
- Room and board
- Insurance or medical expenses (including student health fees)
- Transportation
- Personal, living, or family expenses
Where was my 1098-T tax form mailed?
How can I change my address?
Why didn't I receive a 1098-T form?
In certain situations, a 1098-T form may not have been generated for you:
- Students who take courses for which no academic credit is offered will not receive a 1098-T form even if the student is otherwise entered in a degree program.
- Non-resident alien students (unless specifically requested by the student).
- Students whose qualified tuition and related expenses are entirely waived or paid by scholarships, grants, outside resources, or other third parties such as employer or federal/state government agency.
How do I find the details of the amounts entered in the boxes of my 1098-T?
After logging onto myBLINN portal, select the Student Dashboard card.
Select the Student Self-Service 9 button.
Under Charges and Payments, click on the Account Summary link.
How do I get more information about the 1098-T?
If I have additional questions about my 1098-T fax form, who do I contact?
- For tax specific questions, please contact the Internal Revenue Service or your personal tax advisor for further assistance.
- For other questions, email 1098t@blinn.edu.