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January 20, 2026
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I'm trying to fill out my 1098-T for college scholarship and it is asking me for a federal ID number which I don't see on my 1098 does anyone know what this is?

  • January 20, 2026
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Best answer by Hal_Al

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You MUST have the school's employer identification no. to claim the more generous American Opportunity Credit (AOC). Ask the school for it. It should be a question they frequently hear. 

 

The fact that you don't get a 1098-T may indicate that your school is not an "eligible institution". 

Enter your school at the link below, to see if it's on the dept. of education list.

https://www.savingforcollege.com/eligible-institutions

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Level 15
January 20, 2026

On Form 1098-T, the Federal ID is the Filer's Employer identification number which is on the second line on the left, next to the student's TIN box which your SSN.

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Level 2
January 22, 2026

I have a question my school didn’t give me that information EIN and they didn’t give me a 1098 T what do I do no EIN number and it won’t let me complete the section 

Hal_Al
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Level 15
January 22, 2026

Expert Reviewed

You MUST have the school's employer identification no. to claim the more generous American Opportunity Credit (AOC). Ask the school for it. It should be a question they frequently hear. 

 

The fact that you don't get a 1098-T may indicate that your school is not an "eligible institution". 

Enter your school at the link below, to see if it's on the dept. of education list.

https://www.savingforcollege.com/eligible-institutions