Employment Verification Overview
Students may be asked to verify their employment by the County. There are two main types of employment to consider, employment at UC Merced and employment outside of UC Merced. If you're employed at UC Merced, you can submit UCPath Paystubs or a Verification of Employment Form via Student Employment. If you're employed outside of UC Merced, you can submit your paystubs or submit an Employment Verification Form to your employer's HR or Payroll Office.
Employed at UC Merced: UCPath Paystubs Option
Step 1: Visit the UCPath Portal.
Step 2: Click on University of California, Merced and log in.
Step 3: Click View Paycheck.
Step 4: Select the pay stub you need and click Download Attachment.
Step 5: Submit the pay stubs with advice dates that fall within the County’s requested range.
Employed at UC Merced: Employment Verification Form Option
If you receive an Employment Verification request from the County, submit a Verification of Employment request to Student Employment Services.
- Select "CalFresh (Students only)" when submitting.
- Your signature must be included for processing.
- Processing time is typically 3–5 business days.
- Your completed request will be sent directly to the County via fax.
- You will receive confirmation once complete.
- Walk-in requests are not accepted.
- For assistance, contact Julie Morgan at jmorgan15@ucmerced.edu or visit Student Employment.
For additional support in completing a Verification of Employment, please visit the Payroll Services website.
Employed Outside of UC Merced
Example 1: Ask your manager or supervisor how to access your pay stubs. Submit stubs showing payments within the requested months.
Example 2: Provide the County’s Employment Verification form to your employer’s Payroll or HR office for completion.
