Human Resources

If the payments you receive are in excess of tuition, fees, supplies required for courses, or book allowance, these are considered taxable expenses. Non-Qualified Scholarship and Fellowship payments are considered tax reportable by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These payments may be subject to 14% or 30% federal tax withholding unless a treaty is applied.

If the payment will cover Non-qualified Education Expenses (i.e. room and board, travel or meals), the payment will be subject to 14% federal tax withholding. There is a tax obligation on all financial aid received in excess of tuition and fees. Any tax amount owed will be forward to SIUE Bursar Office in the fall and spring semesters.