Rev. date: 1/1/2011Qualified scholarships and fellowships are treated as tax-free
amounts if all of the following conditions are met:
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You are a candidate for a degree at an educational institution
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Amounts you receive as a scholarship or fellowship are used
under the conditions of the grant for tuition and fees required for enrollment
or attendance at the educational institution, or for books, supplies, and
equipment required for courses of instruction.
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The amounts received are not a payment for your services unless
required by the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program or the Armed
Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program.