Tax Notification (1098-T)
Eligible educational institutions file Form 1098-T for all enrolled students who have reportable transactions. The information below provides more detail about 1098-T statements for Delaware Tech students.
Please be aware that the purpose of the 1098-T is to support any claim for educational credit. The amounts reported are for informational purposes and might be different than the amount you actually paid or are deemed to have paid. To learn more, see IRS Publication 970 – Tax Benefits for Education (PDF), or consult your tax professional.
Instructions for accessing 1098-T information on line:
- Logon to MyDTCC
- Access the Student Information System
- Under Student Records, select 1098-T Tax Document
Frequently Asked Questions
All qualified tuition and fee payments received and processed on your account between January 1 – December 31, of the previous calendar year, are included in Box 1 of the 1098-T form. Qualified tuition and fee payments include:
- Individual cash, check and credit card payments
- Payments from 529 and other investment accounts
- Payments from 3rd parties sponsors such as employers, the VA, or Department of Labor
- Student loans
- Grants and scholarships
When determining your eligibility for education related tax credits and deductions, you will need to report the amount you paid for qualified education and related expenses. Your Account Detail for Term in the Student Information System is the best and most accurate source of information for amounts paid for qualified education and related expenses. This is true regardless of whether you receive a Form 1098-T or not.
Payments reported in Box 1 cannot exceed the total qualified charges reported between January 1 – December 31 of the previous calendar year. Payments made for charges that were posted to your account prior to January 1 of the previous calendar year are not included on the 1098-T.
It is important to note that the purpose of the 1098-T is to support any claim for educational credit. The amount reported in Box 1 is for informational purposes and might be different than the amount you actually paid or are deemed to have paid. If you feel there is a discrepancy, file your IRS forms with the information you determine to be correct. Utilize the Student Information System to access your Account Detail for Term.
If you have graduated or are no longer attending Delaware Tech, you may also access your 1098-T through the TRA portal.
The College is not able to give tax preparation advice. Please see IRS Form 8863 instructions and Publication 970, or consult your tax preparer.