1098-T Tax Documents

Under the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, certain tax benefits may be available to students who have incurred qualified expenses for higher education. The 1098-T form will state the tuition billed and the grants or scholarships posted to your student account from January 1 to December 31 of the previous academic period. Saint Peter’s College will mail the 1098-T form annually by January 31 to the address listed on file. If you wish to change your address, complete a Change of Information Form and submit it to Enrollment Services no later than January 3.

To view your 1098-T forms in electronic format log in to Spirit Online (View my 1098-T forms). You can also have the option to receive the 1098-T in electronic form version only by selecting this consent option using Spirit Online 1098 Electronic Consent tab.

 

The Federal government requires that the College must have the social security or Tax Identification Number  information to issue a 1098-T form. If we do not have this information on file complete and submit the IRS Form W-9S to Enrollment Services no later than January 3.  

 

 

You can print an electronic version of 1098-T using Sprit Online or you can contact Enrollment Services at 201-761-6050.

Saint Peter’s College is required to report either payments received (Box 1) or amounts billed (Box 2), but not both. The College has opted to report amounts billed. We are not permitted to make exceptions for individual students.

Why didn’t I qualify to receive a 1098-T? 
The 1098-T is only for activity charged on the bill from the previous calendar year from January 1 to December 31. For example, if you registered for the spring 2011 the billed amount appears in December 2010 therefore these charge will be in your 2010 1098-T form.

Can Saint Peter's College help me with tax advice?
We are not qualified to assist you with tax advice. For further tax advice and assistance in determining how to report this information on your tax return, please refer to IRS Publication 970 or consult a licensed tax preparer.