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Here\u2019s What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Friday is pay day!\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

You\u2019ll receive your first payment on the Friday of the second week of work, provided all required paperwork has been completed by the employing department by the weekly deadline. If you have multiple jobs at Boston University, your earnings from all your jobs will be combined into one payment for each payroll period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weekly Salaried students<\/strong>\u00a0receive a set amount of money each week.<\/p>\n

No time entry is required.<\/td>\n

Hourly-paid students<\/strong>\u00a0receive payment based on the number of hours worked each week.<\/p>\n

Time entry<\/a>\u00a0is required through Employee Self-Service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How You\u2019ll Get Paid <\/h4>\n

The fastest and easiest way to get paid is through direct deposit<\/a>. Prior to being set up for direct deposit, you\u2019ll be paid via physical paper checks mailed through USPS. To learn more about physical paychecks, check our\u00a0Paycheck Information and Procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BUWorks Central Portal<\/a>\u00a0is the site to visit for all pay\/salary statements, taxes, and tax documents. \u00a0Learn more about\u00a0Setting up Direct Deposit<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0How to Read Your Salary Statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where to Go for More Information<\/h5>
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It\u2019s important to note that Student Employment and Payroll staff are not professionally cleared to give tax advice. So for more information about tax withholdings and filings, consult a tax professional or talk with your parents\/guardians. You can also:<\/p>\n