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Your student received this notice on January 28. 

Montclair State University has partnered with Heartland ECSI, offering students the opportunity to receive their 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically. View a sample 1098-T form with box/section explanations. Students can access their 1098T via Heartland ECSI or via Nest if they do not already have an account with Heartland. 

Qualified Tuition Reported in Box 1

Box 1 reflects the total payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, minus any refunds or reimbursements.

Important Information

• No Social Security Number? If your student does not have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on file, a 1098-T will be generated without the SSN. 
• Your Student Changed Their Social Security Number? If your student recently updated their SSN, they must complete the Social Security Form with the Registrar’s Office: 
• On Campus: Bring the completed form with official documents to the Red Hawk Central on the Montclair campus, 1-Stop in Cole Hall (2nd fl Atrium) or the Bloomfield campus, Knox Hall, Room 100, to submit the materials for processing.
• Off Campus: Mail notarized official copies of the completed form and official documents to: Office of the Registrar, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043.

International Students

The 1098-T is a US tax document which requires the student to have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). The 1098-T is applicable to payments made toward tuition and fees for the 2025 calendar year, January - December 2025. 

Students or families that file income tax forms in the US, and have paid for tuition and eligible fees are eligible to receive this 1098-T tax form.  If your student does not meet this requirement, you can disregard this communication.

Questions?

• Call ECSI at 1-866-428-1098 with questions about your 1098-T tax document. Customer Advocates are available Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Live chat with an ECSI customer service advocate! Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., or Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m..
• For FAQs and helpful resources, visit the Montclair's 1098-T web page.

Please be advised, Montclair State University cannot determine if students are eligible for educational tax credits, nor identify the amount of the credit for which they may qualify. Please consult a tax professional for assistance. IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education, IRS Form 8863, Education Credits, Instructions for 1098T, Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA), Education Credits all provide details on claiming these tax credits.