Rend Lake College offers a quick and easy way to retrieve your 1098-T form electronically online through your student Self-Service.
It's that time of year! Student 1098T forms become available in January.
Here is how you can save time by signing up to receive your 1098-T Form electronically!
To sign up to receive 1098-T on Self-Service
- Login at rlc.edu/self-service
2. Click on the Tax Information tile
3. Choose "Receive my 1098 only in electronic format"
- Once selected, this will be your preferred delivery method and you will not receive a form in the mail.
- A confirmation email will be sent to you noting the update.
- When your 1098-T is ready, you will receive an additional email.
- Login to Self Service, click on the Tax Information tile, and download your 1098-T
What is a 1098-T?
A tax document that we are required to issue to certain students each year. This form's primary purpose is to report the total amount of Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses (QTRE) the student paid during the calendar year, which is shown in Box 1, and the total amount of scholarships or grants they received, which is shown in Box 5. This information helps taxpayers determine their eligibility to claim valuable education tax credits on their federal income tax return, such as the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit. In essence, the 1098-T is the official school-issued document that helps facilitate claiming a significant tax break for higher education costs. It’s important to note that RLC does NOT give tax advice, if students have questions regarding how to report what the 1098-T reports they must ask a tax specialist. We can assist in providing statements or receipts, but it’s up to the students how they report everything.
Taking advantage of the electronic 1098-T service not only saves you time, it helps RLC reduce costs and lessen its impact on the environment.
For more information, please contact the Business Office.
