What is Payroll Deduction?

Payroll Deduction is interest-free financing available to eligible University of Pittsburgh staff and faculty on qualifying technology purchases.


Guidelines

  • A minimum purchase value of $250.00 up to a maximum of $3,000.00 may be deferred.
  • An initial nonrefundable payment equal to 10% of the purchased item and a $20.00 administrative fee is due at time of purchase.
  • Employees may enter into a maximum of two employee technology payroll deduction agreements at any one time.
  • Employee may choose a 5-month or 17-month payment plan.
  • Payroll deduction will begin in the next available payroll period after the application and employee technology payroll deduction agreement is signed by the employee.
  • Payroll deductions will be deducted from your second paycheck of the month.
  • All payroll deductions are processed in person at the University Store on Fifth, products may be reserved online through the payment options during checkout on The University Store on Fifth website.
  • Payroll deductions require a Payroll Deduction account set up by University of Store Staff; accounts will be active the day after a store representative creates the account.

To Schedule a Payroll Deduction

  1. Place an online order with your qualifying technology products.
  2. Login via your Pitt credentials when placing the online order.
  3. Select Pickup Order University Store on Fifth as shipping option.
  4. Select Payroll Deduction as payment type upon checkout.
  5. Account Number is the 2P number on your employee ID card.
  6. In the comments communicate 5 or 17 month deduction.
  7. A store representative will email to schedule your in-store payment and pickup of your items.

Employee must be current full or part-time eight to twelve month a year and must have completed the provisional period of employment.
If an employee ends their employment with the University of Pittsburgh, the University Store must be notified immediately, and the employee must arrange payment in full. Employees must present credit card and University ID at the time of purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I purchase with payroll deduction?

Items must be technology products: Laptops, desktops, tablets, Headphones, and technology accessories all qualify for payroll deduction; the total deduction must be equal to at least $250 before tax (example: AirPod Pros are $249, these would not qualify for a Payroll deduction. AirPod Pros $249 + AppleCare+ for AirPod Pros $29 would qualify for Payroll deduction).

Can I purchase more than one item at a time?

Yes, employees may purchase as many items on a dedication as they would like as long as the deduction does not exceed $3000. Employees may only have two (2) active University Store on Fifth Payroll deductions at any time totaling no more than $3,000.

What if I want to purchase more than $3000 of Product?

You may do so, but your down payment for the payroll deduction would be the amount over the $3000 + 10% of the $3000.

Can I pay off the deduction balance in full?

No, early pay off of the balance is not permitted unless an employee is leaving the University. If employee ends their employment with the University of Pittsburgh, the University Store must be notified immediately, and the employee must arrange payment in full.

Can I return items purchased with payroll deduction?

There are NO RETURNS or EXCHANGES on products purchased via payroll deduction unless a product is defective.