To be eligible for the tuition credits, the course must be taken at "an eligible institution". The school should be able to tell you if it is an eligible educational institution. In general, an eligible educational institution is an accredited college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary educational institution, including accredited, public, nonprofit, and proprietary (privately-owned, profit-making) postsecondary institutions. Additionally, in order to be an eligible educational institution, the school must be eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the Department of Education. If they issue a 1098-T they are probably an eligible institution.
Many schools no longer mail out the 1098-T. You obtain it from your school account, on line.
Enter your school at the link below, to see if it's on the dept. of education list.
https://www.savingforcollege.com/eligible-institutions
or
https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home(download)
A form 1098-T was made a requirement for the education credits a few of years ago. However, if you qualify for an exception, you may still claim the education credit, without a 1098-T. If you attended an eligible institution, you most likely qualify for an exception.
After answering no to the question, Did you get a 1098-T, you will be asked if you qualify for an exception. Answer yes and the interview will allow you to enter your expenses.
