But did she get a W2 or a 1099NEC? Did they take any taxes out like for Social Security and Medicare? Sounds like she got a 1099NEC. That is filed on schedule C and owed self employment tax on it. Look over her return. What line is the income on? What is on line 11 & 12? It's possible she owes tax. Is the scholarship showing up as taxable? Might be added with the W2 on 1040 line 1.
