Per RCW 49.94.010, effective July 1, 2026 BC conducts background checks after a conditional job offer has been made. Depending on the requirements of the position, one or more background checks are conducted on final applicants who are selected to fill full-time, part-time, student or volunteer positions:

• Criminal report
• Education report
• Motor vehicle report
• Credit report

What should finalists expect during the background check process?

Applicants selected as finalists will receive email instructions from Bellevue College’s background screening provider, Accurate Background, with information on how to complete the required background check process.

Reference checks are used to gain insights about an applicant’s professional history, work ethic, style of working, job performance and ability to carry out certain tasks. Reference check is required for final applicants who are selected to fill all full-time and part-time Instructor and Staff positions.

What should finalists expect during the reference check process?

Applicants selected as finalists will receive email instructions from Bellevue College’s reference screening provider, Accurate Background, with information on how to complete the required reference check process.

How can another employer obtain a reference for a former Bellevue College employee?

Employers seeking a professional reference for a former Bellevue College employee may contact the individual’s former supervisor directly. Supervisors may provide firsthand information regarding:

1. An employee’s ability to perform their job;
2. The diligence, skill, or reliability  with which an employee performs or performed their job; or,
3. Any illegal or wrongful act an employee committed in relation to their job duties.

Bellevue Bellevue College is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and nondiscriminatory environment for all members of our community. In support of this commitment, and in accordance with Washington State law (RCW 28B.112.080), finalists for certain full-time and part-time positions that involve direct, ongoing contact with students in a supervisory role or other position of authority are subject to a sexual misconduct declaration and verification process.

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As a Washington State higher education institution, Bellevue College also responds to requests from other educational institutions seeking to verify sexual misconduct history for current or former employees as permitted by law.

Requesting Verification for a Bellevue College Employee:

Submit the completed verification form and signed declaration to hr@bellevuecollege.edu

As an employee of Bellevue College, you may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
program.

You might have heard in the news that the federal government is reviewing possible changes to the
program. We understand you might have concerns and questions. Visit the U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid website for the latest information.

PSLF program requirements

If you meet these four requirements, the remaining balance of your qualifying student loans may be
forgiven.

1. You must have a federal Direct loan
   Qualifying loans include Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, Direct Consolidation, and Direct
   PLUS loans. If you have Perkins or FFEL loans, you must consolidate them into a Direct Consolidation
   Loan. Private student loans do not qualify for PSLF.
2. You must work full time for a qualifying employer
   Qualifying employers include any government organization (state, city, county, federal, Tribal),
   501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or other nonprofit organization that provides qualifying public
   services.
   The program defines full-time employment as working at least an average of 30 hours per week for
   one or more qualifying employer.
   If you work in a part-time faculty position for a higher education institution, calculate your average
   hours worked by multiplying in-class teaching hours by 3.35.
3. You must enroll in an Income-Driven Repayment Plan
   These include Income-Based Repayment, Pay As You Earn, and Income-Contingent Repayment
   plans. If you are or were on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan, see
   important instructions on the IDR Plan Court Actions page of the Federal Student Aid website.
4. You must make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working for a qualifying employer

How to apply

Use the PSLF Help Tool on the Federal Student Aid website to confirm if you are eligible and to submit your
PSLF form(s) annually or as needed. If you have worked for multiple qualifying employers, submit a form for
each employer.

You will need this information about Bellevue College:

• Employer Identification Number (EIN): 91-0819265
• PSLF contact email: hr@bellevuecollege.edu

Find EIN numbers and email addresses for other state agencies and public higher education employers on
the PSLF State Agency Directory on the Office of Financial Management website.

Helpful PSLF resources

• Washington Student Achievement Council website.
• Quick PSLF Fact Sheet (PDF, 195KB).
• Steps to Apply for PSLF (PDF, 276 KB).
• PSLF Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 239KB).

Questions

If you have questions about:

• How we process PSLF requests at Bellevue College: send your question to hr@bellevuecollege.edu.
• Your student loan or the PSLF program: send your question to Washington’s State Student Complaint
  Portal. You can submit both questions and complaints through this portal.

We feel privileged to help you to achieve student loan forgiveness through the PSLF program.

IMPORTANT: The information in this page is only for your education. Please do not rely on it for legal advice
or for financial planning or advice. The best and most up to date information about the topics in this page is
available on the FSA website and through your student loan servicer.

How to request employment verification on a Bellevue College employee?

Send employment and/or pay verification requests—along with the appropriate signed information release authorization—to:

• Email: hr@bellevuecollege.edu
• Fax: 425-256-3146

Please note that Bellevue College will not process verification requests without a signed authorization from the employee.

How can employees request an employment verification letter?

Employees may request a verification letter on Bellevue College letterhead by completing the Release of Information Form (login required) and submitting it to hr@bellevuecollege.edu

For former employees who are submitting the form from an email address outside the Bellevue College email system, a physical signature is required.

How can I access my paystubs or paycheck history?

Former and current employees can view and download paystubs through ctcLink Employee Self-Service > Payroll > Paychecks. See instructions for accessing pay history.

For assistance with paystubs or payroll-related questions, contact payroll@bellevuecollege.edu

Official personnel files document personnel actions affecting Bellevue College employees. An employee’s personnel records may include hiring confirmation or acceptance letter, employment contracts, job or compensation changes, corrective action documentations, payroll records, and more per RCW 49.12.240.

Current employee request

Current employees may request to review their personnel file by emailing hr@bellevuecollege.edu. An HR staff will contact the employee to schedule an appointment. Personnel files are reviewed in the HR Office with an HR staff member present.

Former employee request

Former employees who separated from the college within the last 12 months may use the same request as current employee. You must present valid photo identification at the start of the meeting.

Employees who separated longer than the last 12 months can submit a request through Public Records.

Third-party request

Third party requests for personnel records must be directed to Public Records.

Personnel record correction request

Employees can request that information in their personnel file be corrected or removed.

• Represented employees must follow the process in their collective bargaining agreement.
• Non-represented employees must follow the process in RCW 49.12.250.

Employees cannot add, remove, or change documents in their own personnel file. Only HR staff can make these changes.

As a state agency, we are subject to the provisions of the Washington state public disclosure laws (RCW 42.56) governing access to public records and will respond accordingly. There may be exemptions to disclosure that may prohibit the college from releasing certain documents. The College will provide a brief explanation for any exemption to disclosure.

See the college’s Public Records page to learn more.