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New Online Applications Available for Employee Payroll and Student Refund Direct Deposit

The Division of Business Affairs, including the Business Operations Support team and Business Office have developed secure and encrypted web applications that allow students and employees to register their bank information for direct deposit of their student refunds/employee payments or reimbursements or to update their existing bank account details. These applications can be accessed through a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Please note that Student Accounts and Payroll will no longer accept paper-based applications beginning February 12, 2024. Digital kiosks have been set up in the Cashier’s Office (for student refunds) and the Payroll Office (for paycheck deposit) for those who wish to submit their requests in person.

To complete the application, students/employees will need to upload a copy of a cancelled check or bank statement, and a copy of their Panther Card or state-issued ID card (like a driver’s license). These documents are required for security and authentication purposes.

Once the application is submitted, it will take up to three business days for the changes to take effect. The student/employee will be notified via email once the changes have been made in the accounts payable system.

Access the Employee Payroll Direct Deposit application here.

Access the Student Refund Direct Deposit application here.