BARC News

Additional Verification for eRefund Enrollment/Changes

As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting your personal and financial information, we have added an additional verification step to the eRefund enrollment and change processes. This additional verification helps ensure that only authorized changes are made to your account, providing stronger protection for your funds. Additional information is available here: https://bfs.ucsb.edu/barc/e-refund-instructions

2025 FORM 1098-T (Important Tax Information Form)

Form 1098-T is an important document for the preparation of your income return or the income tax return of the person that had paid the University of California, Santa Barbara on your behalf during the 2025 calendar year.

Your 2025 Form 1098-T will be available January 31st, 2026.

To obtain your form you will need to go to: TCS1098-TSite

SiteID = 11561

Username = Student PERM Number

· If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot Password Link - the link will be sent to your UCSB email.

More information regarding education benefits and Form 1098-T – Tax Information Link

Student Refunds & Fellowship

Direct Deposit - If you are not already signed up for Direct Deposit, please do so as soon as possible. Guidance is available at https://www.bfs.ucsb.edu/barc/e-refund-instructions

If you are unable to sign up for Direct Deposit, please make sure your mailing address is up-to-date in GOLD.

FRAUD ALERT

We have received reports that several UCSB students have become victims of a Fraud Scheme whereby a third party is using stolen credit cards to make payments to the University. Credit Card and eCheck Payments to UCSB should be made directly by the Student or Parent using a Credit Card or Banking Information owned by the Student or Parent. Do not allow other people to access your account to make payment on your behalf.