As far i know 1098 are for Hope Credit, and the Lifetime Learning Credit, which only US citizen can file for not us. Every International student have to file 8843 whether you work or not. But if you work you have to file also federal 1040 NR and your state form too. There is an information with few example to file at University of Texas web site http://www.utexas.edu/international/taxes/status.html Hope this information help you.