1098-T Information – GCU Technical Support

What is a 1098-T?

The 1098-T is an IRS form that students may use when filing taxes. It is not a bill. The activity reported on the 1098-T refers to transactions for tuition charges or adjustments, scholarships, and grants that posted to your student account between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. The form does not reflect payments or loan disbursements. A student that has not attended class in the calendar year reflected on the 1098-T may receive a 1098-T if they had adjustments to the prior year's tuition, scholarships or grants.

When will I receive it?

All tax documents will be available and mailed by Jan. 31. GCU uses a third party (ECSI) to produce and mail all IRS 1098-T forms. It is sent to all students who had qualified tuition, other related educational expenses, scholarships or grants applied to their account during the previous tax year. The form is mailed to the address listed on the student's official record on their GCU account.

NOTE GCU does not offer tax advice. All tax related inquiries should be directed to a qualified tax professional or to the IRS Taxpayer Assistance line at 800-829-1040.

Where can I find 1098-T information online?

Students may view and print their 1098-T form online directly from the ECSI website. To get access to their 1098-T form online, they will need to start by navigating to the following link:

https://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/signIn

Students will need to create an account on the ECSI website and contact Heartland’s online support team at (866)-428-1098 for further assistance with connecting their account and accessing the 1098-T form online.

NOTE: For any frequently asked questions or concerns regarding 1098-T tax forms, please visit https://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/FAQtaxDocuments and select “Click here to Learn About Your 1098-T Tax Document.”