January 15, 2026 

Dear Student,

This message is notification that you have a 1098-T form available to pick up electronically. We are required to use your legally given first name for this communication. Federal 1098-T forms are used to determine your eligibility for claiming the Education Tax Credits on your Federal Income Tax returns. Receipt of a 1098-T does not automatically establish eligibility for educational tax credit.

Tufts University has contracted with Maximus, Inc., a General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) company, to provide both the electronic and paper 1098-Ts. You may retrieve your 1098-T electronically now. And you should also receive a form in the mail soon. Be aware that you can download additional copies online in the future, as well. For more information regarding the contents of your form and other FAQs, please visit our website.

FIRST-TIME USERS: go to the Maximus website (note: Internet Explorer 9 users may need to use "Compatibility View"). Click the "First Time Students" button.

RETURNING USERS: enter your user ID and password to access your 2025 tax form.

Tufts University cannot provide tax advice. The IRS homepage is an excellent source for tax information, forms, and advice. The Lifetime Learning Credit and American Opportunity Credit IRS web pages contain important information on frequently asked questions for each tax credit. More resources about the various credits are available at the GDIT TRA Services Resource Page.

Thank you,

Student Financial Services