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When filing a tax return, you may need to include scholarships and grants as taxable income. Tax benefits for higher education, such as loan interest deductions, credits and tuition programs, may help lower the tax you owe.
 

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Determine if you need to file a tax return and include your scholarships or grants as income.

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  • Learn about whether your scholarship or grant is tax-free
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  • Publication 5349, Year-round Tax Planning is for Everyone PDF

Tax Benefits for Higher Education

Find tax benefits such as student loan interest deductions, qualified tuition programs (529 plans), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, and other credits and deductions.

See also:

  • American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) 
  • Lifetime Learning Credit
  • Eligibility to Claim an Education Credit
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Forms and Publications

  • Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education
  • Form 8863, Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits)
  • Form 1098-E, Student Loan Interest Statement
  • Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement
  • Form 8917, Tuition and Fees Deduction

 

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