Paying Non-Resident Students and Employees

Nonresidents receiving payroll payments must provide their information in the University’s Foreign National Information System (FNIS). FNIS uses this data for tax analysis and to create necessary forms for taxation, including available tax treaties.

  • FNIS Access Request Form PDF Document should be completed by nonresidents or departments if the nonresident haven’t already received an email asking them to do so.
  • FNIS Information and Explanation PDF Document explains the entire process and provides screen shots demonstrating the system.
  • International Office Orientation PDF slides from the International Office Orientation that outline the steps needed to be paid as an incoming student.
  • Electronic I-9 and E-Verify is an online system used to complete the I-9 which is required of all paid employees to prove eligibility to work in the United States which must be completed on the first day of work.
  • Personal Data Form PDF Document is required for all new hires to provide basic demographic data.
  • Illinois Form W-4 PDF Document is used for setting employees’ allowances for Illinois withholding tax. (Only US tax residents need to complete this form.)
Social Security Number and Tax ID Numbers explains the procedure for acquiring a Social Security or Tax ID number. Nonresidents must apply for a SSN unless only receiving a fellowship.