1098-T Tax Information:
Tuition Form 1098T 2023 will be mailed to your home address by January 31st if you did not opt in for electronic forms in Banner Self-Service. You should not expect the forms prior to this date.
Where to find your forms online
Commonwealth University of PA 1098T forms can be found on Banner Self Service>>Student Accounts>>Statements. Click here for instructions on how to print and save your form from Self-Service.
Students who are separated from the University and no longer have access to Self-Service are able to pull their form from the ECSI portal https://heartland.ecsi.net. ECSI is our form processor. Click here for instructions on how to print your form from ECSI's portal. Current students can find their forms here as well.
Please familiarize yourself with the 1098T Tax laws by viewing this web page www.ecsi.net/1098T and also visit "Frequently Asked Questions" page (http://www.ecsi.net/2010_1098t_faq.pdf). Remember that housing and meal plan charges are not eligible charges per the IRS regulations and are not included in the calculations of the form.
Questions about your form should be directed to Julie Cimino at jcimino@commonwealthu.edu or 570.662.4388.
Information and Advisement
Commonwealth University cannot act in the capacity of tax advisors and will not offer tax advice. The University strongly recommends that you consult with your tax advisor for guidance on your specific tax situation. IRS Publication 970-Tax Benefits for Education can be downloaded from http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html