Clearly the answer I was hoping for, but I ask myself what's the difference whether they issue Misc or NEC? An advertised requirement that the student applies for and gets the job to deliver a product. Sounds like NEC independent contractor; on the other hand if "W-2 wages" are exempted I guess that would be my answer to IRS on challenge and blame the school for not reporting on W-2.

Will go with your answer and not calculate SS/Medicare.

TY!