Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the most frequently asked questions regarding the 1098-T.
1. What is the 1098-T form?
The 1098-T is used to assist students and parents in determining whether or not they are eligible for education tax credits.
2. What if the charges on my 1098-T are not correct?
The 1098-T only reflects information collected by year. Therefore, the form would include information from spring, summer, and fall of the previous calendar/tax year. The form will not contain any payment information from the spring of the new year, even though it is distributed after the fee payment deadline in the spring of the new year. Please contact the Office of Student Finance at (850)644-9452 with further discrepancies.
3. When will I receive my 1098-T form?
Forms are mailed annually and must be sent on or before January 31st. If students have opted to receive their forms electronically, they will receive an email as soon as the forms are available for viewing.
4. I can't find my 1098-T. How do I get a reprint?
The most recent and previous tax years' forms are available electronically through ECSI and Florida State University's MyFSU. By visiting the Tax Information- Form 1098-T link through MyFSU, you will be brought to ECSI's homepage, where your 1098-T is housed under the "Tax Information" link.
Students may also request that a form be re-mailed directly from ECSI by calling (888)549-3274 and requesting that a new form be mailed.
5. How do I update my address if I move?
The forms are mailed to the permanent addresses of those individuals who have opted not to receive their 1098-T electronically. The permanent address may be updated and maintained through the MyFSU site. By logging in and clicking on “Secure Apps”, a student may select to “Change My Address” from the list of available links.
6. Can international students receive a 1098-T form and Education Tax Credits?
Legal Resident Aliens may be eligible to receive the 1098-T form per section 25 A (g) (7) IRS Tax Code.
7. Am I eligible to receive tax credits and does this form validate the taxability of my financial aid?
The Office of Student Finance is not permitted to offer tax advice to students or parents. For information regarding the taxability of your scholarships and grants, or to learn about your tax credit eligibility, please contact your tax professional.
8. Do departments need to submit payments when they receive an internal invoice?
No. These payments are handled systematically. No action is needed on the department’s part to initiate the internal payment.