Student Payroll Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I bring to sign up for the first time at Human Resources?
2. If I am a non citizen, what do I need to bring to sign up for student payroll?
3. Do I have to have the division coordinator signature on the Student Employment Authorization Form?
4. Where do I sign up for student payroll?
1. What should I bring to sign up for the first time at Human Resources?
You need to bring all of these items in order to sign up for payroll:
- Social Security Card. You must bring your original card; no copy's will be accepted.
- Picture Identification.
- Passport, driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or a school ID card.
- A completely filled out Student Sign In packet (from the department you will be working for).
- Student Employment Authorization Form completed by your department.[page top]
2. If I am a non citizen, what do I need to bring to sign up for student payroll.
You need to bring all of these items in order to sign up for payroll:
- Permanent Residency Card, or if you are an International student, your Passport and I-20 form.
- Social Security Card (Original Only).
- Picture Identification.
- Passport, driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or a school ID card.
- A completely filled out Student Sign In packet (from the department you will be working for).
- Student Employment Authorization Form completed by your department.[page top]
3. Do I need to have the division coordinator signature on the Student Employment Authorization Form?
Yes, you must have both the department coordinator and the division coordinator sign your Student Employment Authorization form. If all signatures are not present on your Student Employment Authorization form then Human Resources cannot begin your sign in and you will have to return to your department for all authorizing signatures.
If you are Non-Work Study then you only need your department coordinator’s signature.[page top]
4. Where do I sign up for student payroll?
You can sign up for Student Payroll in the Center for Human Resources. The office is located in Extended Studies Center, room 406. [page top]
Paychecks are distributed once a month around the 20th of the month. You will receive your check from your area's department coordinator or the person in your department who is authorized to pick up paychecks. Please go to the Student Financial Services web page and click on the Student Payroll Pay Days to see the dates. [page top]
6. If I need a Social Security Card or need to contact the Social Security Administration, where do I go?
The nearest Social Security Administration(SSA) Office is located at:
7961 University Avenue
La Mesa, Ca. 91941
Telephone: (619)464-8533
SSA Office hours Mon-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Website: www.ssa.gov
Directions from SDSU:
Take College Avenue(south) to University Avenue. Make a left, proceed
east; the SSA is on the right hand side of the Road. [page
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This page last updated Jan. 24, 2008
Site contact: fgracia@mail.sdsu.edu