Student 1098-T Form

Note: 2008 through 2014 1098-T forms are available now online through MySCC Portal.

 

How do I access my 1098-T Form online? It's simple! All you have to do is log in to MySCC Portal. (If you need assistance logging into the portal, please contact the IT Help Desk at 864-592-4682.) Under the Self Service tab, select "Student Financial Information", then select "View My 1098-T Forms." A list of available forms will be displayed. Select the form you need and a PDF version will be available for you to save or print. 

Accessing the form directly online is the most secure method to retrieve this information. In order to keep your data secure, please be advised that a paper 1098-T will not be mailed unless requested through the Business Office. Please note, it can only be mailed to the address of record, and it is the student s responsibility to keep their mailing address current at all times with the Records Department.

What are qualified tuition and related expenses? Qualified tuition and related expenses are tuition and fees a student must pay to be enrolled at or attend an eligible educational institution excluding amounts paid for room and board, transportatio,  and recreation fees.

How does Spartanburg Community College report? SCC reports amounts of qualified tuition and related expenses billed to students during the tax year, and reports scholarships/grants posted to the students account during the tax year. For the 2012 tax year, a students 1098-T may include amounts billed for Spring 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Spring 2013, depending on when the student registered for courses. In many cases, a student will take advantage of early registration for the spring semester and a bill will be generated in the November-December time frame.

Resources for parents/students related to 1098-T: IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education, can be found at http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html. This publication contains detailed information on the tax benefits that may be available if you are paying education costs yourself or, in many cases, have another student who is a member of your immediate family.