How Do I Get Paid?

UC Santa Cruz has three independent payment systems. Each is administered separately and has its own direct deposit sign-up process.

Please review the information below to determine which payment systems apply to you.


Financial Aid / Student Business Services

Types of payment

  • Fee Remission payments
  • Fellowships (domestic students only)
  • Loans

Check payments & find forms

  • Log in to your myUCSC account; check Financial Aid and Account Activity for up-to-date information.

For help

Student Business Services
Email: sbs@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-2107
Fax: (831) 459-3918

Refunds: https://sbs.ucsc.edu/refunds/

Financial Aid Office
Email: finaid@ucsc.edu

Payroll Department

Types of payment

  • TA & GSR salary
  • Any other payment for work product (tutoring, GSA rep, etc.)

Check payments & find forms

For help

Payroll Department or your Divisional payroll specialist
Email: payhelp@ucsc.edu

Accounting (FAST office)

Types of payment

  • Reimbursements (travel, research, etc.)
  • Fellowship stipends for international students
  • Research grants / Misc. fellowships

Check payments & find forms

For help

FAST/AP Office
Email: aphelp@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-4488,
(help line)

Last modified: Sep 24, 2024