Current Students

The Hope Scholarship Tax Credit of up to $1,500 may be claimed against federal income taxes for the payment of qualified tuition and related expenses. Eligible students must be enrolled at least half-time (min. 6 credits) in a program leading to a recognized education credential (i.e., associate's degree, vocational-technical certificate, etc.).

The Lifetime Learning Credit may be claimed against federal income taxes for an amount equal to 20% of the taxpayer’s first $5,000 of out-of-pocket qualified tuition and related expenses for all the students in the family. Eligible students do not need to be enrolled at least half-time in one of the first two years of post-secondary education. If the taxpayer is claiming a Hope Scholarship Credit for a particular student, none of that student's expenses for that year may be applied toward the Lifetime Learning Credit.

At the end of January, 1098T forms are mailed by the District to students who were enrolled for at least 6 credits at one of the Seattle District campuses. Students who took a total of at least 6 credits at more than one college may also be eligible for the credit, although they may not have received the 1098T form. It is the responsibility of the student and/or individual taxpayer to determine his or her eligibility and the deductible amount of tuition/fees. The college cannot assist students with these questions. For specifics on the tax issues involved, contact the Internal Revenue Service or your tax advisor.

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• Go to www.seattlecolleges.edu/sos
• Select your college from the menu on the left
• Then click the option — Update Your Address