As a DCCCD student, you may be able to reduce your federal income tax, thanks to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA).
American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit
The TRA created two education tax incentives:
- American Opportunity Credit — This credit is for students who are enrolled at least half-time in one of the first two years of post-secondary education. You must be pursuing an undergraduate degree, certificate or other recognized credential.
- Lifetime Learning Credit — This credit is available to some students who may not qualify for the American Opportunity Credit.
For more information about these tax incentives:
- Call the Internal Revenue Service at 800-TAX-1040 (800-829-1040).
- Visit the IRS website.
Getting Your 1098-T Form
DCCCD provides the 1098-T form to eligible students each year for use when filing their income taxes. The 1098-T shows the amount of tuition you paid and financial aid you received during the tax year. Your 1098-T form will be available by Jan. 31 each year.
There are three ways you can get your 1098-T form:
- By mail
For 2011, all eligible DCCCD students will receive a copy of their 1098-T form in the mail.
- Online
You can also access your 1098-T online. Note that DCCCD has a new service provider, ECSI, for the 2011 forms.
To view your 1098-T form online, you must have a personal identification number (PIN). There are three ways to get your PIN:
- The PIN and website information is included on your 1098-T form that you will get in the mail. -or-
- Log on to the ECSI website. Click on “Need help logging in?” in the “Log In to Access Your Account” box, then fill in and submit the form. -or-
- Contact ECSI customer service, toll free, at 866-428-1098.
When you contact ECSI, you will be asked for your Social Security number and DCCCD’s school code. Our school code is “UG.”
Visit the ECSI website for more information.
- By request
Some students are not automatically issued a 1098-T. However, any student may request one.
If you can’t get your 1098-T form online through ECSI, you may contact the district to ask for one. (In your request, you must provide your name as it appears in our records, your student ID number and a phone number where you can be reached.)
- Send an email to 1098T@dcccd.edu -or-
- Call the district’s 1098-T number: 972-860-7482. This is a voicemail-only line that will be checked daily.
Important: The deadline to request a 1098-T is March 16, 2012.
For More Information
See 1098-T Forms: Frequently Asked Questions for answers to some of the common questions students have.