An eligible educational institution is a school offering higher education beyond high school. It is any college, university, trade school, or other post-secondary educational institution eligible to participate in a student aid program run by the U.S. Department of Education. This includes most accredited public, nonprofit and privately-owned–for-profit postsecondary institutions. If you aren't sure if your school is an eligible educational institution: Check to see if the school issued a Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement. Eligible educational institutions are required to issue students Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement (some exceptions apply). Ask your school if it is an eligible educational institution, or See if your school is on the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Post Secondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP) or the Federal Student Loan Program list. Return to Education Credits Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to see if you’re eligible to claim an education credit. Resources Education Credits Compare Education Credits Qualified Education Expenses Education Credits: Questions and answers No double benefits allowed Eligible educational institution Avoid Common AOTC Errors Education Credits Tweets What You Need to Know about AOTC and LLC AOTC Key Messages Education Credits Products Education Credits—AOTC and LLC Lifetime Learning Credit Tax benefits for education: Information center Useful forms and publications Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education Form 8863, Education Credits Form 8863 Instructions Form 1098-T Statement Form 1098-E and T Instructions Education Credit marketing materials Publication 4772 American Opportunity Tax Credit Flyer PDF Publication 5081 Education Credits On-line Resource PDF Publication 5198 Are you or a family member attending college or taking courses to acquire or improve job skills? PDF Tax tips Tax tip 2022-38 Two tax credits that can help cover the cost of higher education Tax tip 2022-123 College students should study up on these two tax credits Tax preparation assistance Get free tax preparation help Choose a tax professional
