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  1. How can I get a form completed, a letter writen, and/or a copy of my student’s grades for insurance purposes? (i.e., for a “Good student” discount or proof of enrollment)
  2. We are preparing our tax return and want to know how to obtain the 1098T form?
  3. For verification of 529 funds, could you please provide us with a “cost of attendance”?
  4. My student is graduating in May, where can I find information regarding campus commencement ceremonies?
  5. How and when can I add money to my student’s Wiscard?

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  1. How can I get a form completed, a letter writen, and/or a copy of my student’s grades for insurance purposes? (i.e., for a “Good student” discount or proof of enrollment)

    To obtain proof of enrollment and/or good student verification, your student may do as follows:

    1. Through the My UW Web portal students may print a free grade report, request to have one mailed to them, and/or obtain a free certification from the National Student Clearinghouse by selecting “Student Center.”
    2. Students may send a signed, written request, including a pre-addressed, pre-stamped envelope, to the following address:

      Customer Service—Enrollment Verification
      University of Wisconsin–Madison
      Office of the Registrar
      21 N. Park St., Suite 7223
      Madison, Wisconsin 53715
      Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    3. Students may visit the Registrar’s Office at 21 N. Park St., Suite 7223, to receive the letter or have the form completed while they wait.

      For more information, or if you have further questions, call the Registrar's office at (608) 262-3811.

  2. We are preparing our tax return and want to know how to obtain the 1098T form?

    You will need to make arrangements with your student to obtain the 1098T form, which contains important tax information related to the payment of tuition and other educational expenses.

    The process that students use to access the form is below.

    1. The university now provides access to the 1098T tax forms electronically. Beginning on or around Monday, January 14, 2008, students will receive an e-mail from GetMyDocument (inform@getmydocument.com) giving a Web site link and instructions for viewing and printing their 1098T forms. Please encourage your student to watch for this e-mail and follow the instructions to retrieve this tax form.
    2. If students do not receive the e-mail, they can access and download their 1098T tax form by going directly to https://www.getmydocument.com and following the instructions for logging in and securely accessing their data. If they have trouble accessing their 1098T tax form, they can call (800) 756-4311. Representatives are available Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. central time.
    3. Students with questions regarding the data included on the form can call the Bursar’s Office at (608) 262-3611, or e-mail: tuition@bussvc.wisc.edu.
    4. If students do not download their 1098T form by January 25, 2008, it will be mailed to the same address as their tuition bill.

  3. For verification of 529 funds, could you please provide us with a “cost of attendance”?

    Below are the 2007–08 estimated costs of attendance undergraduate students.

    Tuition & fees
    WI resident: $7188.40
    Minnesota: $8808.16
    Non-resident: $21,438.40

    Additional estimated costs
    $930 - Books and supplies (not including computer/laptop purchase)
    $7,390 - Room and board
    $2,180 - Miscellaneous
    $500 - Travel
    $11,000 - Total additional costs

    Total Costs
    WI resident: $18,188.40
    Minnesota: $19,808.16
    Non-resident: $32,438.40

    For more information about what is included as well as links to helpful tax information and IRS publication 970, visit the Edvest Web site.

  4. My student is graduating in May, where can I find information regarding campus commencement ceremonies?

    The Secretary of Faculty maintains the most comprehensive Web site regarding commencement ceremonies. Visit the site to find information regarding dates, times, parking, and other useful information about your student graduation.

  5. How and when can I add money to my student’s Wiscard?

    Money can be added to your student’s Wiscard at any time. You can put money into your student’s account electronically by visiting the Wiscard Web site, by calling (608) 263-1964, or by visiting the Wisconsin Union Cashier’s Offices at 800 Langdon Street. Additionally, you can send a check made out to the Wisconsin Union to:

    Cashier’s Office
    Memorial Union

    800 Langdon Street
    Madison, WI 53706

    (Be sure that your student’s ID number is in the memo portion of the check).

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