College Work-Study

The Federal College Work-Study program provides employment opportunities for students in various offices on campus and in community service agencies to students who are invited to participate because of financial need.

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About College Work-Study

 If you qualify for the (Federal) College Work-Study program at the University of Buffalo you may select from a variety of jobs to meet your interests, skills and career paths.

State Student Assistant and College Work-Study Payroll Calendar Due Dates for 2026-27
Pay Period Number Pay Period Day of the Week Personnel Transaction Form (ePTF) Due Dates Day of the Week HRS Payroll Processing Transaction Due Dates Day of the Week
Online Timesheets Due Paycheck Distributed
1 3/26/2026 4/8/2026 Thursday 4/2/2026 Friday 4/3/2026 Thursday 4/9/2026 4/30/2026
2 4/9/2026 4/22/2026 Thursday 4/16/2026 Friday 4/17/2026 Thursday 4/23/2026 5/14/2026
3 4/23/2026 5/6/2026 Thursday 4/30/2026 Friday 5/1/2026 Thursday 5/7/2026 5/28/2026
4 5/7/2026 5/20/2026 Thursday 5/14/2026 Friday 5/15/2026 Thursday 5/21/2026 6/11/2026
5 5/21/2026 6/3/2026 Thursday 5/28/2026 Friday 5/29/2026 Thursday 6/4/2026 6/25/2026
6 6/4/2026 6/17/2026 Thursday 6/11/2026 Friday 6/12/2026 Thursday 6/18/2026 7/9/2026
7 6/18/2026 7/1/2026 Thursday 6/25/2026 Friday 6/26/2026 Thursday 7/2/2026 7/23/2026
8 7/2/2026 7/15/2026 Thursday 7/9/2026 Friday 7/10/2026 Thursday 7/16/2026 8/6/2026
9 7/16/2026 7/29/2026 Thursday 7/23/2026 Friday 7/24/2026 Thursday 7/30/2026 8/20/2026
10 7/30/2026 8/12/2026 Thursday 8/6/2026 Friday 8/7/2026 Thursday 8/13/2026 9/3/2026
11 8/13/2026 8/26/2026 Thursday 8/6/2026 Friday 8/21/2026 Thursday 8/27/2026 9/17/2026
12 8/27/2026 9/9/2026 Thursday 8/20/2026 Friday 9/4/2026 Thursday 9/10/2026 10/01/2026
13 9/10/2026 9/23/2026 Thursday 9/3/2026 Friday 9/18/2026 Thursday 9/24/2026 10/15/2026
14 9/24/2026 10/07/2026 Thursday 10/01/2026 Friday 10/02/2026 Thursday 10/08/2026 10/29/2026
15 10/08/2026 10/21/2026 Thursday 10/15/2026 Friday 10/16/2026 Thursday 10/22/2026 11/12/2026
16 10/22/2026 11/04/2026 Thursday 10/29/2026 Friday 10/30/2026 Thursday 11/05/2026 11/25/2026
17 11/05/2026 11/18/2026 Thursday 11/12/2026 Friday 11/13/2026 Thursday 11/19/2026 12/10/2026
18 11/19/2026 12/02/2026 Wednesday 11/25/2026 Friday 11/27/2026 Thursday 12/3/2026 12/24/2026
19 12/3/2026 12/16/2026 Thursday 12/10/2026 Friday 12/11/2026 Thursday 12/17/2026 1/7/2027
20 12/17/2026 12/30/2026 Thursday 12/24/2026 Thursday 12/24/2026 Thursday 12/31/2026 1/21/2027
21 12/31/2026 1/13/2027 Thursday 12/24/2026 Friday 1/8/2027 Thursday 1/14/2027 2/4/2027
22 1/14/2027 1/27/2027 Thursday 1/7/2027 Friday 1/22/2027 Thursday 1/28/2026 2/18/2027
23 1/28/2027 2/10/2027 Thursday 1/21/2027 Friday 2/5/2027 Thursday 2/11/2027 3/4/2027
24 2/11/2027 2/24/2027 Thursday 2/18/2027 Friday 2/19/2027 Thursday 2/25/2027 3/18/2027
25 2/25/2027 3/10/2027 Thursday 3/4/2027 Friday 3/5/2027 Thursday 3/11/2027 4/1/2027
26 3/11/2027 3/24/27 Thursday 3/18/2027 Friday 3/19/2027 Thursday 3/25/2027 4/15/2027

Notes:

  • Electronic Personnel Transaction Forms (ePTFs) must be received by the due date indicated above. (Student Assistant Appointments)
  • It is necessary to process rate changes and account number changes via an  ePTF. (Student Assistant Appointments)
  • Standard Maximum Work Hours (maximum should include all appointments): Student Assistant: 20 hours per week; College Work Study: 29 hours per week
  • Whenever possible, rate changes and account number changes should carry an effective date coinciding with the beginning date of the payroll period. If hourly rates or account numbers are changed in the middle of a pay period, separate timesheets reflecting old and new information (rate and account number) must be submitted.
  • Supervisor changes should be requested via the Supervisor Change Request form.
  • College Work Study students: starting day for the fall semester is 8/24/2026 (first day of classes), and the award end date is 06/30/2026. Last work day for graduating students (Fall Semester) is 02/01/2026. Last work day for graduating students (Spring Semester) is 6/15/2026.

Previous Payroll Calendar

Find a Student Job

Most student jobs are advertised on BullsEye. Once you are notified and you have accepted College Work-Study support, set up an account on BullsEye to upload your resume and apply for a job.

Work-Study Regulations

Your goal is to work reasonable hours while classes are in session and have your funds last all year.

Amount of Annual Award

If you have been accepted in the work-study progam your award amount will be determined based upon your individual Financial Aid package. 

Work Hours Permitted

You can work up to 29 hours per week, throughout the year, providing you are performing necessary work duties and you have funds remaining, including any student assistant (SA) appointments.

Get Timesheets In On Time

A timesheet used to create your paycheck, so it's important to submit it on time. When the hiring paperwork is on file with Human Resources — the student and supervisor have completed the forms — students can start entering the time worked, online. The supervisor has to approve the online time sheet so make sure to keep an accurate record.

To ensure timely payment, student assistant and work study timesheets should be submitted by students and approved by supervisors no later than 12 p.m. on the Monday after the  close of the pay period*. If timesheets are approved after that time, payment may be delayed and issued in a later paycheck. 

*Please note, this deadline is subject to change by Albany, occasionally as early as the Friday after the close of the pay period, Therefore, to avoid difficulties with unexpected early closes, always approve timesheets as soon as possible after submission by the student.

Submit an Online Timesheet

  1. Go to www.suny.edu/hrportal
  2. If prompted, select Buffalo Univ.
  3. If prompted, log in with your UBITName and password
  4. Click Time and Attendance in the Self Service menu

Change My Address for Work

Your employment records for College Work-Study and your academic records are different. When you move or leave UB, make sure your mailing address is correct so you will receive your tax forms.

Get Help

Financial Aid

1Capen Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: 716-645-8232; Fax: 716-645-6566

Email: UBFA@buffalo.edu

Faculty, Staff, TA/GA, Hourly Non-Student and Student Assistant Payroll

For last names A-CQ

Katie Cartwright.

Karin Rafter

State Payroll Services

Phone: 645-4446

Email: karinraf@buffalo.edu

For last names CR-HD

Kathy Pohlman.

Kathy Pohlman

State Payroll Services

Phone: 716-645-5202

Email: pohlman@buffalo.edu

For last names HE-LT

Roseann Brzozowiec.

Roseann Brzozowiec

State Payroll Services

Phone: 716-645-4449

Email: rbrzozow@buffalo.edu

For last names LU-PQ

Suzie Frank.

Suzie Lesswing

State Payroll Services

Phone: 645-4425

Email: stfrank@buffalo.edu

For last names PR-TG

Erin Reese.

Erin Reese

State Payroll Services

Phone: 716-645-4450

Email: erinrees@buffalo.edu

For last names TH-Z

Melissa Barone.

Melissa Barone

State Payroll Services

Phone: 716-645-4445

Email: mbarone@buffalo.edu

State Appointment Processing

Angela Kuc.

Angela Kuc

Director

State Appointment Processing & Payroll Services

Phone: 716-645-4427

Email: akuc@buffalo.edu

Lisa Battle.

Lisa Battle

State Appointment Processing

Phone: 716-645-8156

Email: lpaschis@buffalo.edu

Erin Reese.

Alexandra Brousse

State Appointment Processing

Phone: 716-645-4428

Email: asbrouss@buffalo.edu

Katie Cartwright.

Katie Cartwright

State Appointment Processing

Phone: 645-5347

Email: kmangana@buffalo.edu