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Step 1: Provide Your Personal Information

To receive your award payment, you may need to provide your personal information (PI) using an online form.

Taleo is the name of the system the university uses to securely collect personal information for "new hires" or those paid using the payroll system, but providing your information does not create an employer-employee relationship with the university.

Complete the Personal Information (PI) Form

Video: How to Complete the PI Form

What is an employee ID (EID) number?

An employee ID number (EID) is a unique 6-digit number given to a University of Colorado "employee" upon entry into the payroll system.
It is not your social security number or IdentiKey.
If you have an EID, it appears in MyCUinfo under "Employee Information" on the "CU Resources" page.

Do I need to complete the PI form?

Yes: You will need to complete the PI form if you have never worked for CU.
No: You will not need to complete the PI form if you have an employee identification number (EID).

How do I complete the PI form?

Enter your full name as it appears on your social security card. If you do not have a social security number, you will need to apply for one for payment.
Enter a mailing address where you can receive your paycheck (in case you don’t enroll in direct deposit).
Enter a middle name (if you have one) or an initial.

When should I complete the PI form?

You must provide their personal information, using the form, by the date posted on this page.
If you do not complete the PI form by the date posted, your offer may be withdrawn.

Step 2: Setup Direct Deposit and Update Your Mailing Address

After you have been entered into the payroll system, you will have access to setup your direct deposit information to receive payment in your bank account.

Active employees will have access to confirm their information immediately, but students without an EID may only have access during the "direct deposit window" dates posted here.

Video: myCUinfo from the Buff Portal

Are you planning to move soon?

If you are planning a move, you might consider setting up mail forwarding with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ensure you receive your payment—if you're expecting a check.

Do I need to setup direct deposit?

Setting up direct deposit for a Bursar account is not the same as doing so in the myCUinfo employee portal.
PACE strongly recommends setting up direct deposit to ensure you receive your payment in a timely manner.
If you do not setup direct deposit, you will be mailed a check at the "mailing address" in the payroll system.

When do I setup direct deposit?

Active employees may review and update direct deposit and mailing address information at any time.
Students without an EID will need to setup direct deposit and update their mailing address during the "direct deposit window" on this page.

How do I setup direct deposit?

Check out our step-by-step instructions on the next tab.

Direct Deposit Instructions

Step 1: Log into the Buff Portal

Use your CU IdentiKey credentials to log into the Buff Portal, where you will access Employee Resources (myCUinfo).

Step 2: Click on the "NavBar"

Click on the "NavBar" (looks like three stacked lines) in the upper right-hand corner of your browser, which opens the NavBar on the right.

Step 3: Click on "CU Resources"

Click on the "CU Resources" icon, which will open a secondary menu in the "NavBar."

Step 4: Click on "My Info & Pay"

Click on "My Info and Pay," which will open an icon menu.

Step 5: Click on "Direct Deposit"

Click on "Direct Deposit," which will open the "Two-Factor Authentication" window.

Step 6: Two-Factor Authentication

When you click on "Direct Deposit," a "two-factor authentication" screen will pop-up for security purposes. View Two-Factor Authentication Instructions for more information.

Step 7: Direct Deposit Setup

Click "Add" for a new account or "Edit" to update an account. Enter "Balance" as the account type, and leave the Amount/Percent blank. For example:

Account type: Checking
Deposit type: Balance
Amount/Percent: (leave blank)
Deposit order: 1

Step 8: Return to "My Info & Pay"

When the direct deposit setup is complete, return to "My Info & Pay" to update your mailing address.

Step 9: Click on "My Info"

Click on the "My Info" icon to see your current mailing addresses.

Step 10: Update Mailing Addresses

Review and update your mailing addresses as needed. International students must enter their international address as their "home address."

If you do not setup direct deposit, you will be mailed a check at the "mailing address" listed here.

FAQs

Who do I contact with questions?

PACE does not have access to most payroll information. For direct assistance with your payment, contact the Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) and/or the Payroll Department.

Personal Information Form Questions:

HRSC@colorado.edu
303-735-7986

Direct Deposit Questions:

payroll@cu.edu
303-860-4200, option 2

Why can't I setup direct deposit?

You may need to wait until the "direct deposit window." If you are not an active employee, you will only be able to setup direct deposit during the dates posted.

If you can't access your direct deposit information during the "direct deposit window," contact urop@colorado.edu.

Does receiving PACE funding make me a CU Boulder employee?

Although students need an employee identification number (EID) and payments are made through the payroll system, PACE funding is are not considered payroll wages or employee compensation.

Funding is classified as a fellowship and paid as a stipend. See IRS Publication 970 for guidance regarding fellowships/stipends.

Will my PACE payment be taxed?

Payments to recipients who are U.S. citizens and resident aliens are not typically subject to federal and state income tax withholding and payroll taxes (i.e., FICA and Medicare taxes).

The university has no tax reporting requirement for these payments (no W-2), but is required to report payments on the federal form 1042-S. Students should know that payments may be taxable income and should consult with their tax advisors.

Nonresident aliens are subject to federal income tax withholding and should schedule an appointment with an International Tax Specialist.

How do I apply for a social security number?

If you do not have a social security number (SSN), you will need to apply for one to receive payment from PACE.

Contact urop@colorado.edu for instructions and documentation.

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Check your timeline and follow these steps to receive your payment.

Step 1: Provide Your Personal Information

Video: How to Complete the PI Form

What is an employee ID (EID) number?

Do I need to complete the PI form?

How do I complete the PI form?

When should I complete the PI form?

Step 2: Setup Direct Deposit and Update Your Mailing Address

Video: myCUinfo from the Buff Portal

Are you planning to move soon?

Do I need to setup direct deposit?

When do I setup direct deposit?

How do I setup direct deposit?

Direct Deposit Instructions

Step 1: Log into the Buff Portal

Step 2: Click on the "NavBar"

Step 3: Click on "CU Resources"

Step 4: Click on "My Info & Pay"

Step 5: Click on "Direct Deposit"

Step 6: Two-Factor Authentication

Step 7: Direct Deposit Setup

Step 8: Return to "My Info & Pay"

Step 9: Click on "My Info"

Step 10: Update Mailing Addresses

FAQs

Who do I contact with questions?

Why can't I setup direct deposit?

Does receiving PACE funding make me a CU Boulder employee?

Will my PACE payment be taxed?

How do I apply for a social security number?

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Payment Timelines

February 2022

March 2022

April 2022

May 2022

June 2022

July 2022

Check your timeline and follow these steps to receive your payment.

Step 1: Provide Your Personal Information

Video: How to Complete the PI Form

What is an employee ID (EID) number?

Do I need to complete the PI form?

How do I complete the PI form?

When should I complete the PI form?

Step 2: Setup Direct Deposit and Update Your Mailing Address

Video: myCUinfo from the Buff Portal

Are you planning to move soon?

Do I need to setup direct deposit?

When do I setup direct deposit?

How do I setup direct deposit?

Direct Deposit Instructions

Step 1: Log into the Buff Portal

Step 2: Click on the "NavBar"

Step 3: Click on "CU Resources"

Step 4: Click on "My Info & Pay"

Step 5: Click on "Direct Deposit"

Step 6: Two-Factor Authentication

Step 7: Direct Deposit Setup

Step 8: Return to "My Info & Pay"

Step 9: Click on "My Info"

Step 10: Update Mailing Addresses

FAQs

Who do I contact with questions?

Why can't I setup direct deposit?

Does receiving PACE funding make me a CU Boulder employee?

Will my PACE payment be taxed?

How do I apply for a social security number?