SMSU Graduate Assistants

SMSU graduate assistants and departments need to complete all documents as listed on the Graduate Assistant Hiring Checklist.

• Graduate Assistant Hiring Checklist
• Graduate Assistant Appointment Procedure 
• Graduate Assistant Tuition Waiver Form 
• 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 form paying Minnesota state income taxes. See this file 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.  Click here for the form.  See our travel tab for more information.