Columbia University Student Financial Services

Change in hourly rate

If a change is made in the hourly salary rate, a memo must be sent to the FWS Office at least one week prior to the pay period due date. This memo should be on the department’s letterhead and should include the student’s name and the new rate. No retroactive rate changes are allowed.

Transferring from One Job to Another

Students may change from one job to another. In order to transfer to another job, the original employer must remove the student from the position. The new employer should then hire the student through the standard job application process online.

Changing Withholding 

Students can make changes to the W-4 form online through My Columbia. For all other forms, please visit the FWS Office for assistance.