KrisD15
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Incorrect.

If Box 5 is higher than Box 1 it's income for the student UNLESS the student can apply other expenses to that amount, such as books and supplies. 

ALL income needs to be reported. 

Whether the income will be high enough to require you to file is a whole other question. 

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