1098-T Tuition Statement

*DISCLAIMER: This page is provided as general information and not as qualified tax advice.*

Compton College is required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide eligible students with a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement. These forms are generally made available to students for viewing and printing through the MyCompton portal and the Student Self-Services tile no later than January 31 following the applicable tax year. If you experience difficulty downloading or printing your electronic 1098-T, please contact the Bursar’s Office at bursar@compton.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Form 1098-T

What is form 1098-T?

Form 1098-T is a tuition statement provided by higher education institutions to eligible students who paid enrollment fees during the calendar year. The information reported on this form may be used by students or parents to determine eligibility for certain federal education tax credits, such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit, when filing a federal income tax return.

For more information on form 1098-T, please visit www.irs.gov or contact the IRS at: 1-800-829-1040.

When will Compton College mail my 1098-T?

1098-T forms are generally mailed and made available online by January 31 of the year following the tax year being reported.

Can I access my 1098-T online?

Yes, you can access your 1098-T online by taking the following steps:

1. Log in to MyCompton
2. Click on the Student Services tile to access your student profile
3. On the bottom left, under Additional Links, click Tax Notifications
4. If you are eligible, your 1098-T will appear there. If you are not eligible, you will see a message stating “No 1098-T form available to view.”

I did not receive my 1098-T by mail and/or I see "No 1098-T form available to view" online. Why?

There are several possible reasons:

• You do not have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on file. Please contact Admissions and Records at admissions@compton.edu.
  Do not send SSNs or other highly confidential information via email.
• Your mailing address on file is incorrect or outdated. Please contact Admissions and Records to ensure your address is current.
• If you received a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) (also known on campus as the Compton College Oliver W. Conner Promise), your enrollment fees may have been waived and a 1098-T may not have been issued.
• Enrollment fees paid in one calendar year for a term beginning in the following year may be reported on the prior year’s 1098-T.
• If you paid enrollment fees but later dropped all classes and received a full refund during the same calendar year, a 1098-T may not be issued.
  

  
  Is this form a bill? 

  No. Form 1098-T is not a bill and does not represent a request for payment.

  What information is reported on Form 1098-T?

  • Box 1: Total payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses during the calendar year, less any refunds or reimbursements
  • Box 2: Not applicable
  • Box 3: Not applicable
  • Box 4: Adjustments made for a prior year
  • Box 5: Total financial aid received, including grants, scholarships, and third-party payments (loans are not included)
  • Box 6: Adjustments to financial aid for a prior year
  • Box 7: Indicates whether Box 1 includes amounts for an academic period beginning in the first three months of the following year
  • Box 8: Indicates whether the student was enrolled at least half-time
  • Box 9: Not applicable
  • Box 10: Not applicable

  Why aren’t books included?

  Only qualified tuition and related expenses are reported on Form 1098-T. Expenses such as books and supplies may or may not qualify, depending on individual tax circumstances. Please consult a qualified tax professional for guidance regarding eligible expenses.

  Please Note: 

  Compton College has provided the forms to eligible students to comply with IRS guidelines. Please consult with a qualified tax preparer or the IRS if you have questions concerning how to use this form for your taxes. For additional support, please review the following resources and websites:

  IRS Publication & Forms

  Form 8863 Instructions for Education Credits

  Form 1040 Instructions

  IRS Information on American Opportunity Credit

  IRS Information at Lifetime Learning Credit

  Compare Education Credits & Tuition & Fees Deduction