Educational Tax Credits

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), many parents and students qualify for a tax credit, the American Opportunity Credit, to pay for college expenses.

To help determine the tax credit you may be eligible for, please review IRS Form 8863 - Education Credits, Instructions for Form 8863, and IRS Publication 970 - Tax Benefits for Higher Education.

For more information, please visit the IRS website.

IRS Form 1098-T Tuition Statement

The IRS Form 1098-T Tuition Statement reports the qualified tuition billed to you and the amount of scholarships and/or grants you received this calendar year. This form is used to assist you and your parents in calculating any educational tax credits you may be eligible for.

Puget Sound has partnered with ECSI to provide you with your Form 1098-T. ECSI services combine innovative technology, intelligent processes, and unsurpassed customer care. 

To access, view, and print your Form 1098-T, follow these simple instructions:

1. ECSI Website
2. Enter School Code = P3, Account number = Student Social Security number
3. Click the link "Need help logging in?" to retrieve your Pin/Password

If you have questions regarding the amounts shown on Form 1098-T, please contact us at 253-879-3214. Questions pertaining to the actual preparation and filing of your personal taxes should be directed to your personal tax advisor or Internal Revenue Service. Puget Sound does not provide tax or legal advice.