Student Employment & Payroll
This information will assist you with employment and payroll related questions as a Student Assistant or Federal College Work Study at Binghamton University. We hope that your employment on campus will be a enjoyable experience.
Student Employment Criteria
Employees must be in student status during the academic year (at least part time). Students on academic or disciplinary suspension are not eligible to be employed on these two student payrolls. Departments should limit student employees to work 20 hours per week (all jobs on campus combined, including private employers on campus). This is mandatory for F-1 and J-1 visa holders. All students employed and attending Binghamton University are exempt from FICA taxes (unless in "career title") if registered to take at least 6 credits.
Work Criteria
International students can work a maximum of 20 hours/week while classes are in session as a condition of their visa. When classes are not in session, student employees can work up to a total of 40 hours (all student employment combined). It is the responsibility of the student and the department to ensure hourly limits are adhered to.
Federal College Work Study
Federal College Work Study employees must receive an allocation from Financial Aid. This is accomplished by completing the FAFSA and having demonstrated financial need according to the Department of Education guidelines. To earn Federal Work Study money, you must obtain an FWS job on campus. Another option is Community Service FWS jobs -- for this program, you must be Federal Work Study eligible, and be matched with an agency which has a contract with Financial Aid plus federal government split funds.
- All Federal College Work Study employees may begin working for the new academic year on 08/30/2012.
- Federal College Work Study employees with full academic year grants must stop work effective 05/17/2013.
- Federal College Work Study Employees with Fall Only grants must stop working effective 12/14/2012.
Student Assistant
Student Assistant employees can work through the summer as long as they are registered for the upcoming semester. It is required that you bring a copy of your registration or class schedule to Human Resources. This entitles you to be tax exempt during the summer.
Graduating seniors on the Student Assistant payroll may not work past 5/17/2013 unless they are going to be attending a SUNY college or university for advanced degrees in the fall.
28021-Student Assistant Timesheet & Instructions
2012-2013 Federal College Work Study & Student Assistant Payroll Check Dates
Pay Rates
Student Assistant & Federal College Work Study students can be paid a minimum of $7.25/hr and a maximum of $17.91hr as of 07/01/2010.
Direct Deposit Reactivation Form
If you have been off the Student Payroll for the summer and would like to continue direct deposit you will need to complete a Direct Deposit Reactivation Form. Providing your bank and bank account remain the same you will be to able to fill out this form.
Retirement System
As employees of New York State, Student Assistants and Federal Work Study students are eligible for membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System. You must complete an election form to accept or decline. Membership requires a 3% contribution from your wages.
Student employees are also eligible for a membership at the State Employees Federal Credit Union - SEFCU.
Payroll Distribution Center
The Payroll Distribution Center, located in the Couper Administration Building Room 240, distributes payroll checks for both University and Research Foundation Employees. BU faculty and staff may pick up photo ID's at this location as well.
The Payroll Distribution Center is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM throughout the academic year. Summer 2011 hours are 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, May 23rd and ending Friday, August 26th.
Student Payroll Forms
1. Employment Eligibility Verification, I-9 Form
(appropriate documentation required)
3. New York State Tax Form, IT-2104
5. Direct Deposit (highly recommended)
7. Direct Deposit Reactivation Form
8. ERS Retirement System Info, Accept/Decline
