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1098-T Information

Form 1098-T will report the payments made for tuition and related expenses versus the amounts billed for tuition and related expenses. The 1098-T also reports financial aid awarded to students enrolled in courses at WCM during the calendar year for which they receive academic credit.

The information reported on the 1098-T form helps students evaluate whether they are eligible for an education tax credit. For information on what is reported on this form, visit the IRS website for Instructions for 1098-T and/or view our legend of the 2025 1098-T Form.

To receive your 1098-T electronically, complete in LEARN the “1098-T Electronic Delivery Consent” and be sure to submit verification of your SSN/TIN via the LEARN form “U.S. Social Security Number or Tax ID Update.”

The Student Accounting Office issues 1098-T forms for all eligible students.

You will not be issued a Form 1098-T if you fall into one of the following categories:

You are in a Ph.D., MD-PhD, or Certificate program. Students in Ph.D. and MD-PhD program will not be issued a 1098-T since program funding covers all eligible charges. Students in non-credit certificate programs will also not be issued a 1098-T form.

Your expenses were fully covered. The amount paid for qualified tuition and related expenses in the calendar year is less than or equal to the total scholarships disbursed that year. Note related expenses do not include charges for room, board, insurance, health fees, or transportation.

There was no payment activity. If no qualified tuition or related expenses were paid during the tax year, a form will not be generated.

Each January, Weill Cornell Medical College issues Form 1098-T to eligible students who paid qualified tuition and related educational expenses during the previous calendar year.

Please note that this form is strictly informational and does not constitute tax opinion or advice. Its purpose is to notify students of potential eligibility for federal income tax education credits; however, receiving a 1098-T does not guarantee eligibility for these credits. To determine the specific amounts paid for tuition and fees versus scholarships or grants received, taxpayers should rely on their own personal financial records.

Yes. Under Section 6050S of the Internal Revenue Code—enacted by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997—Weill Cornell Medicine is required to file information returns. These returns assist both taxpayers and the IRS in determining eligibility for federal education tax credits, such as the American Opportunity (formerly Hope) and Lifetime Learning credits.

There are two tax credits available to offset the costs of higher education by reducing the amount of your income tax: American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit.
The requirements for using these credits vary. The determination of your eligibility to use the credits and to what extent they may be used is based on your citizenship, filing status, and level of income, among other factors.

If you did not receive your 1098-T due to a change of address, or you misplaced the form, we can provide you with a copy if you email us at student-accounting@med.cornell.edu with subject “1098-T Form Request."

Other Tax Forms

1099-Misc: Form 1099-MISC reports the following non-employee payments to the IRS such as prizes, awards, fees for services, royalties. If you have questions regarding the 1099-MISC form, contact the Accounts Payable Office.

W2 Wage and Tax Statement: If you are a student who receive a stipend and have not received your W2 form, please contact the Payroll Office.

Form TL11A: Tuition and Enrollment Certificate – University Outside Canada: For students attending from Canada, Weill Cornell Medicine can assist with the TL11A Tuition and Enrollment Certificate. Please email your completed form to the Office of Student Accounting for certification.

1095-B Health Coverage: Form 1095-B provides details regarding your health insurance coverage from January 1 through December 31 of the previous year. These forms are distributed to students during the spring semester.

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Student Health Plan partners with Experian Employer Services to furnish these forms. For instructions on how to access your current 1095-B, please visit Cornell’s Student Health Benefits.

1042-S: Form 1042-S reports wage payments for foreign nationals who are exempt from U.S. taxation under a tax treaty. This form is also used to report non-wage payments for foreign nationals who are also nonresident aliens. Foreign nationals qualified to receive the 1042-S must attach the form to their tax returns. If you have questions about this form, contact the Payroll Office.

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