On May 25, 2007, President Bush signed into law legislation increasing the federal minimum wage to $5.85 per hour by July 24, 2007, $6.55 per hour by July 24, 2008 and $7.25 per hour by July 24, 2009.  The university will implement these changes to the new minimum rates of pay for students on these dates:

Effective July 22, 2007, the pay range will be $5.85 to $12.00 per hour.

Effective July 20, 2008, the pay range will be $6.55 to $13.00 per hour.

Effective July 19, 2009, the pay range will be $7.25 to $14.00 per hour.

The answer to this question really depends upon the details of the specific situation.  However, there is one absolute.  An employee is considered a student employee only if he or she is a student.  Once the employee graduates, he or she is no longer a student.  You can hire the employee in other non-student positions, but he or she is no longer a student employee.

The Human Resources Master Data Center processes all student employee paperwork.  Please visit the Human Resources website for forms or contact the office. 

Most student employees will need the same paperwork to begin working.

1. PCR
2. Acknowledgment Form
3. W-4
4. I-9 and proof documents
5. Selective Service for males

The type of hire PCR (quick hire, quick rehire or additional appointment) and other required documents will depend upon the student's current status. 

Please contact the Human Resources Master Data Center for the most current information on deadlines.  As a general rule, the deadline for PCRs to be received for processing was 2 business days prior to the time entry deadline by the close of business.  For example, for the payroll period of January 1-15, 2008, the time entry deadline is 12 noon on January 17th.  Your PCR should received in the Human Resources office by 5 p.m. on January 15th.  Time entry deadlines can be found on the Payroll Office website.

Effective December 1, 2007, ALL paperwork for UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT WORKER positions goes DIRECTLY to the Human Resources office for processing.  The Human Resources Master Data Center will process employment paperwork, but it will still be received in the HR office.  HR only accepts ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS with ORIGINAL SIGNATURES with the exception of the copies of the proof used to verify eligibility to work in the United States.

Grant funded positions must be routed through the Office of Sponsored Programs first.  The Graduate Assistant paperwork for Academic departments goes to Faculty Records; the Graduate Assistant paperwork for non-academic departments and the Non-Student Non-Regular paperwork goes to Human Resources.

The dates that students can begin using their work study awards are printed on their eligibility letters for each semester (fall, spring, summer I and summer II).

Typically, the last day to use the award is the date of graduation for that semester.

The review committee has submitted final changes to be approved by the President's Council when it meets to review UPPS.  The current status of the approval is pending.

Employment verifications for students are done by Human Resources.  Please contact Human Resources at 512-245-2557 for complete instructions on how to request employment verifications.