Tax Relief Act FAQs, Office of Bursar and Loan Administration

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Distance Education

University/High School Credit Courses

Registration Contract

Due Dates

Other Important Dates

Cardinal QuickPay

Financial Aid

Installment Payment Plan

Late Payment Fee

Methods of Payment

Administrative Hold

Cancellation and Withdrawal

Late Registration Fee

Account Services (Perkins Loans)

Lucina Hall, Room B31
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306-0725
Phone: (765) 285-1643
Fax: (765) 285-2468
bursar@bsu.edu

Tax Relief Act FAQs

The 1098-T Form...

What is Form 1098-T?

How do I receive a copy of Form 1098-T?

My Form 1098-T contains incorrect information. How can this be corrected?

Form W-9S and SSN...

Why does Ball State University need my Social Security Number (SSN)? What is an IRS Form W-9S?

I don't want to give the University my SSN. Can I still claim the education tax credits on my tax return?

Where can I complete Form W-9S?

Filing with the IRS...

I do my own taxes and don't have a tax advisor, how do I find out what to do?

Which IRS form do I use to claim these educational tax credits?

Should I attach the IRS Form 1098-T to my tax return when I mail it?

What information did Ball State University send to the IRS?

What Qualifies?

How can I find out if I am eligible for a tax benefit?

Which fees are qualified and which are unqualified?

I attended a conference and paid a registration fee to Ball State University, do I qualify for a tax credit?

I took courses during the most recent calendar year but did not receive an IRS Form 1098-T. Why not?

Since I received Form 1098-T from the University, do I qualify for one of the education tax credits?

How much can I claim on my taxes? How do I know what to put on my tax return?

How do I get an application for the Hope Scholarship?