Check Cashing

• Guideline#: BFCNAS-03.0
• Issue Date: 4.2.2008
• SME:  Controller

Guideline
The University of West Georgia (UWG) will cash personal checks for students/employees at the cashier’s office up to $40 with valid student/employee identification.

UWG payroll checks for student workers may be cashed for amounts not to exceed $200 and may be cashed at the cashier’s office with valid student identification.

A service fee of $25 will be charged for all returned checks.

Restrictions
• Students/employees charged with a service fee will be prohibited from check cashing privileges for the remainder of the academic term.
• Students must be enrolled in classes for current term.
• Dollar limit is $40 for personal check and $200 for UWG payroll(student only).
• The University will not cash third party checks. 

Procedure
• Student/employee should make the checks out to the University of West Georgia.
• Student/employee should present a valid and current student/employee ID.

Applicable Forms
• NA