Tax Credit: The Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits
Northern Illinois University is required by the Internal Revenue Service to provide every student with tax credit information on a 1098T form. These forms are issued to students in late January of each year. The 1098T provides the student/parent with information regarding qualified tuition and related expenses that will assist with individual tax preparation. We recommend consulting a trained tax professional to assist with any questions regarding eligibility or filing for this tax credit.
For additional information regarding these tax credits, view the Internal Revenue Service website. For questions relating specifically to information provided by NIU on your 1098T document, you may contact the NIU Office of the Bursar.
Please note, however, this office CANNOT provide any tax advice.
1098T Tax Form Reprints: If the student did not receive the 1098T at his/her permanent address, AND the 1098T has not been returned to the Office of the Bursar, then each reprinted copy is $3.50. Available 1098T tax forms include both the current and prior year. Payment (cash or check) can be made with the cashiers in Swen Parson 235.