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Direct deposit is the fastest way to get paid at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ – sign up now November 7, 2022

Avoid delays in getting paid: Sign up for payroll direct deposit today

Are you still receiving paper checks? Be sure to sign up for direct deposit of your paychecks. No need to go to the bank or worry about the check getting lost in the mail. Direct deposit is the fastest way to get paid.ÌýÌý

Here’s what you need to know:Ìý

Until recently, you could not use the same banking information for both student reimbursements and refunds, and payroll deposit in Eagle Service…but now you can! To get started, you will need to activate your account for payroll direct deposit. For security purposes, you will need to enter your bank account and routing numbers to make any changes.Ìý

How to sign up for Direct Deposit:

  1. Login to the myСÀ¶ÊÓƵ Portal (myau.american.edu) Ìý

    • Under Personalized Links on the left side, click on Work@СÀ¶ÊÓƵ, and Ìý
    • Choose Eagle-Service - Banking InformationÌý
  2. In Eagle ServiceÌý
    • Choose Banking InformationÌý
    • Click on+ Add an AccountÌý
    • Follow the instructions to add your bank account number and routing number.Ìý
  3. Under New Deposit, click the Activate button next to Payroll Deposit.Ìý
    • Choose an effective date; the current date is the earliest that you can select. Ìý
    • Add your routing number and bank account details, agree to the terms and conditions, and click Submit.Ìý

Keep in mind:Ìý

  • Payroll Deposit won’t show up as an option until your employee documentation, including the W-4, has been processed.Ìý

  • It can take up to two pay cycles for changes to direct deposit to go into effect. So get started as soon as possible to avoid paycheck delivery days.Ìý

Still have questions? Still have questions?ÌýÌýCheck out the Direct Deposit page on the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ websiteÌýor contact theÌýPayroll OfficeÌýfor more information.ÌýÌý