IRS Form 1098-T FAQ

2023 Tax Form 1098-T

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS  

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires Maryville College to report payments received for qualified tuition and expenses and scholarships and grants invoiced or posted to student accounts on Form 1098-T. The 1098-T is an information return that assists students in computing certain education tax credits or deductions for which they may be eligible when they file annual tax returns.

Maryville College has partnered with ECSI, offering students and their families the opportunity to receive the 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically. Students are given the opportunity to request an electronic copy as part of the Enrollment Confirmation process each fall. 1098-Ts will be provided by the end of each January. If electronic consent is not received by December 31 of the previous year, the 1098-T will be mailed to the current address on file.

How to Retrieve Your 1098-T Form

Students can access their 1098-T statement by visiting https://heartland.ecsi.net/. Please use the Find your Tax Document button in the upper left hand side of the page. You will then need to use the ‘I need my 1098-T Tuition tax statement’ to retrieve the document using the School Search tool on the next screen. Make sure you search for Maryville College and NOT Maryville University. From there, you will proceed by filling in the information including First Name, Last Name, SSN, HOME Zip Code. Once accessed, you can View/Print Statement.

Please note – Maryville College is unable to provide individual tax advice. If you have questions, we recommend seeking a tax professional or a CPA for assistance. If you did not receive a 1098-T from via mail or electronically and believe you qualify to receive one form Maryville College, please contact the Bursar at billing@maryvillecollege.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Form 1098-T

What is Form 1098-T? 
We are required by the IRS to provide the 1098-T to student for whom qualified tuition and fees were paid during the calendar year.

Why did I receive the 1098-T? 
The 1098-T has been provided to assist the taxpayer in determining if you the individual, or who may claim you as a dependent, are eligible to claim the Lifetime Learning Credit on the income tax return.

Why did i NOT receive the 1098-T? 
The IRS does not require colleges and universities to send one if you scholarships and aid exceeded the invoiced amount.

Where was my form mailed? 
Your 1098-T form was mailed (if applicable) based on the address listed on Self-Service

What about housing and meals and books? Why are these fees not included in the billed amount? 
Only qualified tuition and related expenses are reported on the 1098-T. Please consult your tax professional with questions regarding ‘qualified expenses’.

What do amounts on the form represent? 
Box 1 includes payments made towards qualified expenses during the calendar year. Box 5 shows the total of all scholarships or grants processed by Maryville College. While these numbers may look very strange, we assure students and their families these numbers are correct.


For more information about Form 1098-T, visit the IRS.gov website. Additional questions? Please contact the Bursar via email.