SMSU Graduate Assistants
SMSU graduate assistants and departments need to complete all documents as listed on the Graduate Assistant Hiring Checklist.
- Student Payroll Contract Authorization
- I9 Instructions and Form
- Handbook for Employers - Instructions for completing the Form I9
- W4 Instructions and Form
- MNW-4 Instructions and Form - only for students who meet the criteria listed above
- Reciprocity - If you are a resident of North Dakota or Michigan but work in Minnesota, you may be exempt from paying Minnesota state income taxes. See this form MWR for more information.
- If Graduate Assistants will be driving on SMSU business, using an SMSU vehicle, or renting an Enterprise vehicle, they must complete, sign, and submit a Vehicle Use Agreement. See our travel tab for more information.
Sign up for Direct Deposit for Grad Assistants' payroll online using eServices.
Pay Advice is available online through eServices accounts.
All payments are processed by direct deposit. Please click here for additional direct deposit instructions and information.
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