As announced last month, the process has changed for Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) fellows and trainees receiving 1098-T tax forms for qualified education expenses.
In early January 2025, UCPath began reporting student stipend payment amounts issued through payroll for Graduate Student Research (GSR) fellows and trainees to the 1098-T vendor for tax reporting purposes. This change is the result of UCPath’s shift to processing GSR fellow and trainee payments, which began on August 1, 2024, and supplements the current 1098-T process managed by individual locations. Please note that only student stipend payments are included in the 1098-T. Payroll-related wages will continue to be reported on their respective tax forms.
Campus locations continue to serve as the first point of contact for any 1098-T related questions from students. To assist with any questions students may have, we have set up a dedicated email address: [email protected]. Registrar, Payroll, and Student Accounts teams will monitor and ensure that inquiries are directed to the right department based on the nature of the question. UCSF will work closely with UCPath to assist GSR fellows and trainees with any 1098-T related questions.
The new email address is also available on the Student Information System (SIS) landing page, where students access their 1098-T forms. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition and helping students with any questions they may have. If students need assistance, please have them contact us at [email protected].