The Overpayment Worksheet provides the Payroll Office with the information needed to process the overpayment and recover the overpaid funds. An overpayment occurs when you receive UI benefits that you were not entitled to.Waivers are requested to forgive overpayments, in the event of financial Debts due to overpayment of wages generally occur for two reasons: 1. An overpayment is any amount of aid an AU has received to which it is not eligible. This may be all or a portion of the aid payment. Heads of operating units may waive in whole or in part collection of a claim for overpayment of pay and allowances to their employees. An overaward exists when a student's aid package exceeds his or her need. While your school must always take care not to overaward a. Please call 1-800-772-1772 or your local field office and we may be able to process your waiver request quickly over the phone.