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posted Jan 26, 2020 6:13:52 AM

Anyone have any luck entering a foreign address for a university outside the US that doesn't have the same zip code format? Form won't allow me to continue.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 27, 2020 6:38:28 AM

To enter a foreign zip code for the 1098-T

  1. In Search box enter 1098T
  2. Select Jump to Form 1098T
  3. On screen Do you want to enter your higher education expenses, Answer Yes
  4. Go through step by step interview questions
  5. On screen "Did you get ta 1098-T from school in 2019, answer No
  6. Next screen, enter I qualify for an exception
  7. Next screen enter the name of the school
  8. Under the name of the school, click Yes that you school has a foreign address.

To help locate eligible foreign schools, the following link may be of assistance.,  Eligible Foreign Schools for 529