Payroll FAQ

  • How Many Hours Are Students Allowed to Work?

    All students, including student assistants, Work Study, graduate and international, are permitted to work 19.5 hours per week during the regular school sessions (Spring semester and Winter semester).

    Student workers (except those receiving Work Study) can work up to 40 hours a week during spring break, summer break and winter break with no other exceptions.

    A week is calculated as Saturday through Friday.

  • What if a Department has Student/Hourly Employees Paid From Several Different Department Orgs?

    There will be several timesheets generated based on the paying org in this case. The employee should track his/her working hours separately and then enter them in a correct timesheet to submit to the appropriate approver before the timesheet due date.

  • What is Backup for the Timesheet?

    Backup includes times in and out, total hours worked, approved leave information, and signatures of budget managers and employees. Backup information is for departmental use only and should not be submitted to Payroll.

    This information must remain in the department and available for four (4) years.

  • Is it Possible for a Bi-Weekly Employee to Have a One-Time Pay?

    No. Bi-weekly paid employees must be paid through a timesheet, therefore, an hourly pay rate has to be indicated in his/her F3.2. No bi-weekly pay employee can also be paid on the monthly payroll.

  • What Are the Signature Requirements for F3.2s?

    In addition to the department signatures, work study students must go through the Financial Aid office, graduate students must go through the Graduate Studies office and international students must be approved by the International Students Office.

    All these signatures must be obtained prior to sending the F3.2 to the Budget Office.

Payroll Office

4400 MLK Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77705
Plummer Administration Building Rm 100

Mailing Address

PO Box 10071
Beaumont, TX 77710

Phone

(409) 880-8000
Fax (409) 880-8513

Payroll Office Contacts

Katherine Tristan
Director of Payroll
(409) 880.1807
fx (409) 880.8513
katherine.tristan@lamar.edu

Brandi Verdine
Payroll Coordinator
(409) 880.8456
fx (409) 880.8513
bnscharber@lamar.edu

Julie Alpough
Payroll Specialist
(409) 880.8001
fx (409) 880.8513
julie.alpough@lamar.edu

Whitley Fore
Payroll Specialist
(409) 880.8973
fx (409) 880.8513
whitley.spencer@lamar.edu