Form 1098-T

Form 1098-T is an IRS tax document your university prepares each year, as required by federal law, to report qualified tuition and related expenses. Together with your personal financial records, it helps you and your family determine whether you qualify for valuable education tax credits.

If you or your parents paid tuition to California Intercontinental University during the year, you’ll receive an email by January 31 with a secure link to your Form 1098-T. This message will come from our trusted third-party partner, ‘Track 1099,’ and will be sent to the personal email address you provided.

To explore the education credits you may qualify for, review IRS Form 8863 – Education Credits, Instructions for Form 8863, and IRS Publication 970 – Tax Benefits for Higher Education.

For detailed guidance, visit the official IRS website.

If you or your parents paid qualified tuition and related expenses during the year, you’ll need Form 1098-T to claim certain education credits on your federal return.

Universities report the total qualified tuition and related expenses each year using Form 1098-T. By law, you’ll receive this form by January 31 of the year after your payments.

Here’s what you need to know about your Form 1098-T—and how it helps when you file your federal tax return.

Fast Facts

There are some instances when your college doesn’t need to send a 1098-T, including …

• A course you took didn’t offer an academic credit
• You’re a nonresident alien
• Your school waived your tuition and expenses, or they were covered entirely by scholarships
• An employer or a government agency, like the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense, covered your tuition and expenses entirely
• If you expected a Form 1098-T but haven’t received it, contact CIU to confirm the email address we have on file.

Bottom Line

Tuition is an investment, but tax credits can make it more manageable. Your Form 1098-T provides key information that may help you claim education benefits. To learn more, see IRS Publication 970.