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Ohio public institutions do not participate in the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. While employed with the university, your retirement contributions must be invested with one of the state retirement plans.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
State retirement plan for staff.

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS)
State retirement plan for faculty.

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
Alternative retirement plan option for eligible faculty or staff in lieu of OPERS or STRS..

Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA)
Eligible faculty and staff can use a SRA for saving additional money toward retirement income in addition to the state plan.

Post-Retirement Benefits
Benefits available to eligible employees after they retire from The Ohio State University.

OSU Retirees Association (OSURA)
Social and volunteer organization of university retirees.

Returning Retirees
Information for those returning to employment at the university after retiring from Ohio State.

Since Ohio public institutions do not participate in the federal Social Security system, you have a choice to make regarding your retirement plans. Eligible faculty will be enrolled in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) unless you choose the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). Eligible staff will be enrolled in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) unless you choose the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP).

Faculty who are not eligible to choose the ARP will automatically be enrolled in STRS. Staff who are not eligible to elect the ARP will automatically be enrolled in OPERS.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible to choose a retirement plan, see Benefit Eligibility. There are several resources available to help eligible employees make a retirement plan decision.

Faculty who are not eligible to choose the ARP will automatically be enrolled in STRS. Staff who are not eligible to elect the ARP will automatically be enrolled in OPERS.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible to choose a retirement plan, see Benefit Eligibility. There are several resources available to help eligible employees make a retirement plan decision.

For specific information on the retirement plans, please visit their respective web pages.
 
Life Events
The Life Event Web site provides you with information to consider when major life changes like retirement, marriage, or termination of employment occur. Each page lists your options, tells you who to consult with questions, links you to forms and publications, describes how to make changes to your benefits, and more.

 
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