AG-501 (11/14/12)
Texas A&M AgriLife
Administrative Services – Human Resources
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION FORM
AgriLife employees may have their payroll amounts deposited directly in any financial institution that is a member of the
Automated Clearing House Network.
Direct Deposit is the primary method of salary distribution for the Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension
Service. Some banks or savings institutions offer certain benefits for direct deposit such as reduced minimum balance
requirement or increased interest rates.
Step 1:
Obtain the DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION FORM from the Human Resources/Payroll Office, your
department payroll clerk, or the web page at:
Step 2:
Complete the form and attach a voided check (if funds will be deposited into a checking account).
Step 3:
Return the completed Direct Deposit Authorization Form (AG-501) to:
AgriLife Human Resources/Payroll
2147 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2147
You may now sign up for direct deposit online through HR Connect as well.
Step 1:
Log onto HR Connect through the Single Sign On website at:
https://sso.tamus.edu/
Step 2:
Select the Payroll Data tab in HR Connect.
Step 3:
Scroll down until you find “Direct Payroll Deposit Information” and just ‘CLICK TO EDIT’.
Step 4:
Follow the instructions and enter your banking information through the safe and secure website.
NOTE:
After the information is received and the data entered, funds will be deposited directly into your account on the
next pay cycle. You may contact AgriLife Human Resources/Payroll at 979-845-3636 to verify that your direct
deposit is established.