Q: Who is issued a 1098-T?
A: All Kent State University students, including students participating in the College Credit Plus programs (CCP), are issued a 1098-T.
Q: How is my 1098-T produced by Kent State University?
A: The authorization for an electronic 1098T is part of the online class registration process. Both a paper and an electronic copy of the 1098-T will be issued if class registration is processed by your college department.
Q: How do I use the information on my 1098-T?
A: Students only need to use it if they are planning to file Form 8863 Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits) with their taxes.
Q: When will my 1098-T be available to view?
A: The electronic 1098-T will be available by the end of January each year for the prior tax year. The 1098-T Tax Form is located in FlashLine.
• Log into FlashLine.
• From the menu on the left hover your cursor over “Student”.
• From the menu on the right select “Tuition Tax Forms”.
• Enter the tax year and click on “Submit”.
Q: Which expenses qualify for the American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning Credits?
A: Please, contact your tax preparer or the IRS with questions concerning how to use the 1098-T tax form. You may also find helpful information related to the use of the 1098-T tax form at www.irs.gov
Q: How can I give a parent/guardian/advocate access to my electronic 1098-T?
A: Students can grant access to their electronic 1098-T in KSUview. For more information about granting accesss to KSUview, please select this link or go to https://www.kent.edu/welcomeksuview Please find useful information relating to 1098-T on the IRS website at these following web addresses.
• https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Students
• https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Parents