Student Accounts and Cashier Services

1098 T Tax Information

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why are my qualified payments not listed in Box 1?

According to IRS guidelines, UNCW must choose to report either (Box 1) payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses or (Box 2) amounts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses. UNCW has chosen to report (Box 2) amounts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses.

• What is included in Box 2, amounts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses?

Box 2 includes tuition, technology and mandatory fees that were billed between January 1 and December 31.

• Why was I excluded from receiving a 1098-T ?

UNCW is not required to issue a 1098-T to:

• Students whose qualified tuition and related expenses are entirely waived or paid entirely with scholarships or grants (when Box 4 is greater than Box 2).
• Students covered by a formal billing arrangement between the institution and an employer or a government entity.

• How can I get an itemized listing of the information on the 1098T and supplemental information?

The student will need to:

• Login to SeaNet
• Click on "Student Services & Financial Aid"
• Click on "Student Records"
• Click on Tax Notification
• Enter 2007 in the tax year