The IRS has put out a warning of a tax scam involving a “bogus student tax.” You can find more information about the scam at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Adminstrators site: https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/8717/5-31_IRS_Warning_of_a_Federal_Student_Tax_Scam
You can also find more information at the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-warns-of-latest-scam-variation-involving-bogus-federal-student-tax
Remember, if you ever have any questions about whether anything is legitimate or not, don’t hesitate to ask your METS advisor!