Where do I enter student loan interest (Form 1098-E)?
by TurboTax • 
Updated December 19, 2025 6:37 AM
Here's how to enter your student loan interest. Follow these instructions whether or not you received a 1098-E from your lender:
TurboTax Online
Go to the 1098-E screen under Deductions & Credits
Answer Yes to the question Did you get a 1098-E for student loan interest?
If you land on the Here's your 1098-E info (or Here's what you paid in student loan interest)screen, you can either edit an existing payment or add a new one.
Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your 1098-E information.
TurboTax Desktop
Open or continue your return.
Select Federal Taxes and then Deductions & Credits.
Select I'll choose what I work on.
Under Education, select Start or Update next to Student Loan Interest Paid (Form 1098-E).
Follow the screens to enter your info.
