I received an academic scholarship that is designated to be used
for tuition and books. Is this taxable?
Qualified scholarships and fellowships are treated as tax-free amounts
if all of the following conditions are met:
- You are a candidate for a degree at an educational institution,
- Amounts you receive as a scholarship or fellowship are used for tuition
and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution,
or for books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction,
and
- The amounts received are not a payment for your services.
For additional information on Scholarship and Fellowship Grants, refer
to Tax Topic 421, and Publication 970, Tax Benefits
for Education .
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