Wednesday, February 13, 2019 – Tuesday, February 19, 2019 • VOLUME 112 • ISSUE 22
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Where did my
check go?
With $1.53 billion in unclaimed funds in Arizona, the Daily Wildcat investigated why some students fail to claim their University of Arizona paychecks and where exactly that money goes.
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The University of Arizona provides numerous jobs for students who wish to make money while going to school. Their paychecks help pay for tuition and living expenses and provide disposable income. That is, when students remember to pick up those checks. Michelle Meyer, senior payroll manager at the UA Financial Services Office, said, “I think sometimes students are unsure where to get their checks, some may even be afraid to ask. I have heard from some that they didn’t even realize they had a check.” According to Meyer, there are about 6,500 active student employees on the UA payroll, but that number frequently changes due to new hires and terminations. “Just like any other employee, the student can opt for direct deposit or can opt to receive a paper check,” Meyer said. “All checks are sent to the student’s primary home department. The department is to make the check available to the student starting on payday.”
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