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Payroll
West Vandenberg Hall, Room 121
502 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
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Fax: (248) 370-4252
payroll@oakland.edu
Direct Deposit FAQs
Direct Deposit FAQ's
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- How do I benefit from direct deposit?
- Is direct deposit required for payroll payment?
- How do I enroll for direct deposit of my paycheck?
- If I enroll in direct deposit for payroll, when will it start?
- What payments from OU can I receive by direct deposit?
- Can I split the direct deposit into more than one bank account?
- Can my payroll direct deposit be deposited in the account of my choice?
- How will I know when my direct deposit is posted to my bank account?
- How do I obtain a copy of my pay stub?
- What happens if I change banks or bank accounts?
- If I already have my student refund/reimbursement direct deposited, will I need to complete a Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization Form?
- What happens if my paycheck is not accepted by my financial institution?
- Can I direct deposit funds into an international financial institution?
- If I have additional questions, who should I contact?
The benefits of direct deposit include:
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How do I enroll for direct deposit of my paycheck? There are two ways you can enroll in direct deposit for paychecks:
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When I enroll in direct deposit for payroll, when will it start? Once you have updated SAIL with your banking information or your paper form is received in the Payroll Office, the direct deposit will generally happen with the 1st pay period following five (5) business days. (return to top) |
What payments from OU will I receive by direct deposit? - Employee salary or wages earned on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. - Enroll online via SAIL - Employee - Direct Deposit or use the Employee Authorization Agreement for Direct Deposit of Payroll Form or Accounts Payable: - Accounts Payable Employee Reimbursements: Example - travel expense. (See Note in How do I enroll in direct deposit for my pay checks?). - Enroll online using Authorization Agreement for Direct Deposit of Payments @ mysail.oakland.edu. (return to top) |
How do I obtain a copy of my pay stub?
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What happens if I change banks or bank accounts? You must make the required changes via SAIL - Employee - Direct Deposit or submit a new Employee Authorization Agreement for Direct Deposit of Payroll Form to the Payroll Office, immediately, Please allow enough time for changes to be implemented. See If I enroll in direct deposit for payroll, when will it start? (return to top) |
If I already have my student refund/reimbursement direct deposited, will I need to complete a Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization Form? Yes. The Employee Authorization Agreement for Direct Deposit of Payroll Form can be submitted directly to the Payroll Office or enrollment can also take place via SAIL- Employee - Direct Deposit. For student employees, enrollment in Payroll direct deposit and Accounts Payable direct deposit are two separate processes. Direct Deposit for students refund/reimbursements must be submitted online using the Direct Deposit form @ mysail.oakland.edu. |
What happens if my paycheck is not accepted by my financial institution? Oakland University presently participates with more than 9,500 financial institutions across the United States. If a direct deposit is not accepted by your financial institution, the Payroll Office will be notified and the reason for rejection will be reviewed. The Payroll Office will contact you to arrange a reissue of payment. |
Can I direct deposit funds into an international financial institution? No. Currently, Oakland University is not able to direct deposit funds into an international financial institution. Also, it is not possible for you to direct deposit funds into a United States financial institution and electronically transfer the entire amount to a foreign financial institution in "back-to-back", "automatic sweep" or similar transactions. |
If I have additional questions, who should I contact? Payroll: Please contact the Payroll Office at (248) 370-3472, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, or by e-mail at payroll@oakland.edu. Accounts Payable for Students: Please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at (248) 370-2550, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or by e-mail at mystuact@oakland.edu. Accounts Payable for Employees: Please contact the Accounts Payable Office (248) 370-4395, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or by e-mail at payables@oakland.edu. |