Is my family eligible for tax benefits?

You may be eligible to claim federal income tax credits for qualified tuition and related expenses for yourself, dependent child, or other qualified family members.

Form 1098-T is an informational tax document prepared by colleges and universities to report payments of qualified tuition and related expenses, as well as scholarships and grants that are paid out during the calendar year. We issue the 1098-T form only to degree-seeking students whose scholarships and grants do not exceed qualified tuition and related expenses for the calendar year.

Your 1098-T is available on MITPay by January 31 for each qualifying calendar year. You will need to provide MIT with your Social Security number or tax identification number in the biographical data section of WebSIS.

Please note that we are not able to provide tax advice; we provide this information solely for informational purposes.

For more information on education tax incentives, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit, we recommend that you consult a qualified tax advisor. You can also refer to IRS.gov for information on tax benefits for education or by calling their help line at 800.829.1040.