Retirement

Full-time classified and unclassified employees may elect to participate in either the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). 

Full-time faculty members may elect to participate in either the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or an ARP. 

Part-time classified and unclassified employees must participate in OPERS and part-time faculty must participate in STRS. 

Relevant Links

Form

What is it?

Is it required?

Due Date

Retirement Plan Election Form (PDF)

Use this form to select your retirement plan. You will use this form for selecting OPERS/STRS and ARP.

 YES

120 Days after your hire date

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403b and 457b)

Click this link to explore supplemental retirement plans through Kent State's recommended vendors. 

Optional

Anytime

 

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