What is included in Box 1 of the 1098-T (Amounts Paid)?

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Payments on all eligible tuition and mandatory fees, including orientation and matriculation fees, paid in the calendar year are included in Box 1. Please note that Room and Board are not reported on 1098-Ts.

Where are tuition & fee waivers reported?

Tuition & fee waivers (such as tuition remission) that posted in the calendar year are subtracted from eligible tuition and fee payments for the same calendar year. The difference is reported in Box 1.