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Cashing Checks at the Bursar Offices

Staff and Faculty have check cashing privileges based on the following:

• Staff/Faculty must be currently employed by the University of Minnesota.
• A valid picture ID is required (the UCard is preferred but we will accept a valid Driver License, Passport, or State-issued ID card).
• Staff/Faculty must be in good standing with the University (not on our bad check list).
• There is a $0.50 fee charged on each check cashed.
  (Note: The $0.50 check-cashing fee is subject to change.)

***WE DO NOT CASH THIRD PARTY CHECKS***

The following checks may be cashed:

Personal or Non-University of Minnesota Checks

Staff and Faculty may cash personal, or non-University of Minnesota checks, up to a dollar limit of $50.50 per day.

The check must include the address and phone number of the person cashing the check.

Note: We do not cash personal or non-university checks over $50.50

University of Minnesota Checks

Staff and Faculty can cash University of Minnesota checks (i.e. Payroll checks, Special Payment Checks, etc.) There is no limit on the check amount of University of Minnesota checks and the $0.50 fee per check is still applied.

Visiting / Temporary Staff, Faculty or Special Programs

The following are requirements for departments requesting check-cashing privileges for visitors (i.e. conference attendees, visiting staff, temporary staff, etc.)

• The department must document their request for special check-cashing privileges by sending a letter to the Office of the Bursar.
• The letter must be on Departmental letterhead.
• The letter must be dated and signed by the current department head.
  Note: The department head must be a current university employee verifiable via the University directory or through the Onestop web site.
• In addition, the letter must contain the following information:
1. The reason for the special request and what type of check(s) the individual(s) will be cashing (i.e. personal, traveler’s checks, company, etc.)
   Note: Special privilege requests are not needed for University of Minnesota checks. We will cash those for the payee with a picture I.D.
2. The period of time covered by the special request (Special requests must indicate a start and end date).
3. The department must state in the letter that they are accepting responsibility for the checks being cashed. A department budget number must be indicated for any return checks and associated charges.
4. The name of each individual the department is requesting the special privileges for, as well as the amount (or approximate amount) of the checks being cashed.
5. A department contact person(s) name and phone number for questions.

The completed letter must be faxed (624-0830) or mailed to the East Bank Bursar Office (145 Williamson Hall). The letter will be reviewed by Bursar management, and if approved, the appropriate offices will be notified.

A valid picture I.D. is required to cash checks at the Office of the Bursar (i.e. UCard, Driver’s License, Passport, or State-issued I.D.)

A $0.50 fee will be charged for each check cashed.