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Required Forms and Documents

Required Documents for ALL MLAs (New/Experienced and International Students)

  • I-9 Form (Electronic form form available on MaineStreet)
    • Must be completed within THREE DAYS OF HIRING DATE
  • Direct Deposit Enrollment (through  MaineStreet)
    • To ensure timely entry and approval of hours they must be submitted by Sunday @12am

International Students 

  • International students may need to fill out additional paperwork through  student employment
  • Visit Student Employment for more information

I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

The Federal I-9 Form is the official Employment Eligibility Verification document.  Please complete the first portion of the electronic I-9 on MaineStreet before going to the office to verify your documents.

Who needs to complete this document?

  • All new, first-time employees of the University of Maine
  • Students who have not worked for the University in the past 12 months

Students needing to complete the Federal I-9 Form must provide official documents proving identity and employment authorization. For a complete list of acceptable documentation, check the list of acceptable documents, also located on page nine of the Federal I-9 Form.

The Federal I-9 Form MUST be completed within three business days of the student’s first day of employment. If an I-9 is not completed for a student within three business days of beginning work, they will be required to STOP working until all required paperwork is completed. Reminders for those missing paperwork will be sent to both the supervisor and newly hired student.

International Students

International students may be required to fill out additional paperwork. Contact student employment to see what steps you may need to take. You cannot get paid until all your paperwork has been completed.

Direct Deposit

All new, first-time student employees and student employees who have not worked for the University in the past 12 months must enroll in Payroll Direct Deposit.  Direct deposit is mandatory for all student employees.  Students should enroll in Payroll Direct Deposit on MaineStreet.

Click here for instructions on how to enroll in Payroll Direct Deposit.

Important: Students will not have access to enroll in Direct Deposit until their required I-9 form and Authorization form have been completed, submitted to Student Employment, and processed. Once your information has been entered, direct deposit can take up to two full pay cycles to fully process. Wondering if your direct deposit has gone through? You can contact the Payroll office at (207) 581-9104!