RETIREMENT — 403(B)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternatives and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.

Eligibility and Participation

After one year’s employment, all employees working a regular schedule of at least 20 hours per week are eligible. In order to begin participating in the plan, employees must sign up with one of the chosen vendors. Detailed information on vendors and retirement benefits are available from HR. Qualifying employees may contribute to the retirement plan on a voluntary basis prior to the completion of the first year of employment. These contributions may be on a pre-or post-tax basis. Voluntary contributions are not matched by the College.

403 (b) Plans are offered through two vendors, Fidelity and TIAA-CREF.

Fidelity - Enrollment–Beneficiary Designation Form [1]

Fidelity – Investment Election Form [2]

Fidelity – Alternate Beneficiary-Spousal Consent Form [3]

TIAA-CREF - Enrollment Form, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity Certificates [4]

TIAA-CREF - Enrollment Change / Beneficary Designation Form [5]

Agreement for Salary Reduction Form [6]

403(b) Catch Up Contribution Form [7]

403(b) Non Participation Form [8]

The Standard [9]

TIAA CREF [10]