Bursar Operations
School of Labor and Urban Studies
25 West 43 Street
New York, NY 10036
Call (646) 313-8420
bursar@slu.cuny.edu
Qualified Educational Charges
Category | Details |
Qualified Educational Charges | 1) In-state or out-of-state tuition 2) Technology Fees 3) Student Activity Fees 4) Consolidated Fees 5) Change of Program Fees |
Non-Qualified Charges | 1) Late payment or registration fees 2) Personal or living expenses (room/board) 3) Books, meals, or travel 4) Courses taken for no credit (unless taken to improve job skills) 5) Insurance or medical expenses 6) Tuition/fees paid at any time other than in the current year (January 1 to December 31) |
1098-T Creation
Topic | Details |
When is Form 1098-T Produced? | The University produces Form 1098-T if the student has paid qualified charges within the tax year (January 1 – December 31) or for a semester occurring within the first 3 months of the new tax year. |
When is Form 1098-T NOT Produced? | Form 1098-T is not produced if: 1) Scholarships or grants cover or exceed the amount of qualified tuition and fees billed. 2) Payments are made in a new tax year for qualified charges from a previous tax year (e.g., paying a past-due Fall 2020 balance in February 2021). |
Filing Taxes Without Form 1098-T | If Form 1098-T is not issued, students may file taxes by omitting educational expenses or credits. Receipts or tuition statements cannot be used as substitutes for Form 1098-T in tax filings. |
Important Note on Tax Filings | Using unauthorized documents (e.g., receipts or tuition statements) to claim tuition benefits may lead to an audit. The only approved form for claiming education-related tax credits is the 1098-T. |
1098-T Delivery
Topic | Details |
Default Mailing Process | Forms are mailed by the CUNY 1098-T server on January 31st of each year. You can also view and print a 1098-T through CUNYfirst self-service. 1090-T Quick Reference Guide |
Paperless Delivery | Paperless delivery is strongly recommended by the School of Labor and Urban Studies as a faster, safer, and more secure alternative to traditional mail. Learn more about paperless delivery. |
Accessing Form 1098-T on CUNYfirst | Students can view and print their 1098-T via CUNYfirst self-service: 1) Login to CUNYfirst 2) Click Student Center 3) Click Financial Account 4) Select ‘View 1098-T’ |