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Since the refund is showing in your scholarship box, that is your answer for how they treat a refund. You can contact the school to clear up any confusion and maybe re-issue the form. The chances are that they will not change anything and you will simply have the larger box 5. 

 

The 1098-T is an informational form. If you have proof of paying more and receiving less, then you can use your records, if audited.

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