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INCOME TAX RETURNS

Income tax returns are not required from every financial aid applicant. Please do not send us copies of tax forms or any other family financial information or supporting documentation unless we specifically request it. You may, however, be required to provide the appropriate tax returns if your application is selected for verification. You will be notified if this is necessary. The verification process may result in an adjustment to your financial aid award; verification can occur at any time throughout the year. If you do not provide tax returns when requested, your financial aid may be revoked.

More information:

>   Request a copy of your tax return

TAX BENEFITS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Review the Office of the Bursar's "Tax Topics" to learn about the student Tuition Statement (IRS Form 1098T), which provides information used to help determine eligibility for the Hope Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.

More information:

>   FinAid.org: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
>   IRS: Tax Benefits for Education
>   IRS: Tax Information for Students
>   NASFAA: Federal Education Tax Benefits Guide
>   U.S. Department of Education: HOPE Scholarship, Lifetime Learning Tax Credits