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Human Resource Services
Payroll FAQs


P A Y D A Y


Q:  When is payday?

A:    Students and hourly employees are paid on the 10th of each month.  If the 10th falls on a weekend, payday is the Friday before the 10th.

Adjunct faculty are paid on the 15th of September through December for fall term and the 15th of February through May for spring term.  If the 15th falls on a weekend, payday is the Friday before the 15th.

Regular employees, teaching assistants and research assistants are paid on the last weekday work day of the month.

 

Q:    Where do I pick up my check/pay stub?

A:    Students and hourly employees will pick up their checks in the Human Resource Services office, Room 146, Derryberry Hall.  Identification is required.

All other employees can pick up their check stubs in the department for which they work.

D I R E C T   D E P O S I T

Q:  How do I sign up for direct deposit?

A:  All regular employees and adjunct members of the faculty are required to participate in direct deposit.  Forms will be completed when contracts are signed.

Q:  How do I change my direct deposit information?

A:  You may print a direct deposit form, complete it and mail it to the HR office or come to the office to complete the form.  A voided check should also be provided.

P A Y R O L L    C H A N G E S / D E A D L I N E S

Q:  How do I change my federal income tax withholding amount?

A:  Print a Form W-4, complete it and mail it to the HR office or come to the office and complete a new form.

Q:  What is the last day I can make changes to be effective next payday?

A:  

  • Students and hourly employees - 1st of each month.
  • Adjunct faculty - 5th of each month.
  • Regular employees and others paid on the last day of the month - 20th of each month.

NOTE: Memos are distributed to Deans, Directors, and Chairpersons for earlier deadlines in November and December.

 

H E A L T H     I N S U R A N C E 

Q:  When will my health insurance coverage be effective?

A:  Health insurance coverage is effective the 1st of the month after you have been employed one full calendar month.  You must be actively at work on the day your coverage is scheduled to begin.    

Q:  How do I add a dependent?

A:  By completing an Add/Change Enrollment form within 60 days of the date a dependent is acquired.  The "acquire date" is the date of birth, marriage, or, in case of adoption, the date the child enters the home.  The Add/Change Enrollment form is printable on-line and is available in the HR office.

Q:  How long can my dependent(s) be covered?

A:  Unmarried dependent children are eligible for coverage through the last day of the month of their 24th birthday.  Dependent children between the ages of 19 and 24 must be claimed on the employee's income tax return or be full-time students.  Proof of a dependent's eligibility may be required.

Q:  Can I change my health insurance coverage?

A:  Each year between October 15th and November 15th, the annual enrollment/transfer period is held.  Employees have the option to transfer between health plans.  The effective date for the change is January 1.

Q:  If I leave employment at TTU, when will my insurance terminate?

A:  Your insurance coverage will terminate at the end of the month following your final paycheck.

Q:  How do I get a new ID card for my health/dental plan?

A:  Employees may call their health plan provider or dental provider for replacement cards.  Any time a change is made, new ID cards are issued by the health plan provider.

 
 

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Human Resource Services
Tennessee Technological University, Derryberry Hall, Room 146
1 William L. Jones Drive, P.O. Box 5132, Cookeville, TN   38505
931-372-3034, 931-372-3898 (FAX), Job Line: 931-372-3048


This site maintained by Tammy Reynolds, Employment Manager
Last updated: Friday, April 11, 2003