Tax Information

Resources

While the Financial Aid Office staff are not tax professionals and cannot provide tax advice, the resources below may provide information you need. We also encourage you to consult a professional tax adviser for your tax-related questions.

Stanford Controller's Office

• Tax Information for Students
• Request a Duplicate W-2 Form
  
• Access Your 1098-T Form Online
  

Internal Revenue Service

• Tax Information for Students
• Education Credits
• Scholarship and Fellowship Grants
• American Opportunity Tax Credit (Video)

International Students

• Tax Considerations for Non-Resident Alien Students
• Bechtel International Center
• IRS Information for Foreign Students

Notes for International Students
• If you received scholarship over the cost of tuition and fees, you may be required to pay U.S. and California income tax.
• Depending on your home country's tax treaty status, the University may have withheld estimated federal income taxes from your scholarship disbursements. You are encouraged to file a U.S. income tax return as you may be eligible for a refund.
• As Stanford does not withhold state taxes on your behalf, you are expected to file a California state tax return.

Additional Resources

• NASFAA Tax Benefits Guide