Financial Aid: Getting Paid

Step 1—Financial Aid Office

• New employees present valid ID to complete the federal
  W-4 and I-9 forms.
  2013 I-9 Employment Form [.pdf]
  2013 W-4 Employment Form [.pdf]
  Please bring in these completed forms with valid ID.

• Documents commonly used as valid ID include:

• Original Passport
• Original Social Security Card and Photo ID
• Original Birth Certificate and Photo ID
• For a complete list of valid documents please refer to the back of the I-9

• Pick up a Student Employment Referral Form if starting in a new position
• Pick up a Direct Deposit Authorization Form from Payroll or Student Accounts

Step 2—Supervisor

• Bring Referral Form when inquiring about/interviewing for a job
• Once offered a job, clarify the work schedule and pay rate
• Complete the student and supervisor sections of the Referral Form together

Step 3—Financial Aid Office

• Turn in the completed and signed Referral Form
• Access online timesheet through Self-Serve (How-to: Accessing your Timesheet)

Step 4—Payroll Office

• Early in the first month, turn in a completed Direct Deposit Authorization Form
• Submit timesheet through Paperless Payroll (through self-serve) by the dates established on the 

Step 5—Get Paid! 

• Students will be paid twice monthly, on the 10th and 25th of each month.
• If you are signed up for Direct Deposit your paycheck will be automatically deposited in your bank account on pay day.
• If you are not signed up for Direct Deposit your paycheck will be mailed to your campus or local address.

UP Wage Scale

The wage scale ranges from $8.95 to $10.00 per hour. Questions about the wage scale please contact the Student Employment Coordinator.

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