Learn why your GI Bill or other military tuition benefits appear on your Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement).
Per IRS regulations, UC San Diego must report all scholarships and grants—including military education benefits—in Box 5 of your Form 1098-T.
These benefits are included because they reduce the "out-of-pocket" tuition expenses you can use to claim tax credits. Even though these benefits are typically tax-exempt, the IRS requires them to be reported to ensure tax credits (like the American Opportunity Tax Credit) are calculated accurately.
For a detailed example of how the IRS treats these benefits, please review the IRS Tax Benefits for Education: Information for Veterans.
UC San Diego provides Form 1098-T to help you determine your eligibility for education tax credits. However, we cannot provide individual tax advice.
If you have specific questions about your tax filing or how these benefits affect your return, please contact:
If you still have questions, please submit a ticket.