Benefits - Human Resources at Ohio State
Category: Benefits
Enrollment window for tuition assistance now open for autumn semester
Applications for tuition assistance benefits must be submitted each term, and the enrollment window for autumn semester 2021 is June 28-August 27, 2021. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms for dependent tuition assistance and faculty and staff tuition assistance.
May 4, 2021 |
Tuition assistance enrollment window for summer semester ends May 14
Applications will be required each applicable semester to receive faculty and staff tuition assistance. Eligible faculty and staff can apply in Workday (recommended) or with paper forms. The enrollment window for summer semester 2021 ends May 14, 2021.
March 4, 2021 |
New enrollment requirements for tuition assistance begin summer semester
Applications will be required each applicable semester to receive faculty and staff tuition assistance and dependent tuition assistance. The enrollment window for summer semester 2021 is March 22-May 14, 2021.
February 17, 2021 |
Deadline extended for spring semester dependent tuition assistance
The university is extending the deadline for eligible employees to apply for dependent tuition assistance for spring semester 2021 to 11:59 p.m. March 5, 2021. This one-time extension for the spring 2021 semester only is in response to potential challenges with completing enrollment due to the recent transition from PeopleSoft to Workday.
January 4, 2021 |
Enrollment deadline for Spring Dependent Tuition Assistance
Applications for dependent tuition assistance (DTA) must be submitted each term. The enrollment window for spring semester 2021 closes January 15. Eligible faculty and staff can go to Workday to apply online or with paper applications. The student must have a Social Security number on file with Buckeye Link to receive dependent tuition assistance.
December 21, 2020 |
Updated election process for Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Upcoming system upgrades and policy revisions will impact the timing of new and revised elections to Supplemental Retirement Accounts (SRA) as of January 4, 2021.
November 30, 2020 |
Benefits actions during Employee Self Service downtime
The shutdown of Peoplesoft in advance of the Workday launch will affect access to certain benefits actions in Employee Self Service (ESS). While these dates are being communicated in other channels, here is a brief list.
November 23, 2020 |
Benefits Confirmation Statements now available online
Faculty and staff eligible for Ohio State benefits can review their 2021 Benefits Confirmation Statement online through December 4, 2020. Employees will also receive a copy of the 2021 Benefits Confirmation Statement at their home addresses. It is very important that employees review their 2021 benefits elections and verify that all are accurate.
November 19, 2020 |
Enrollment open for spring term dependent tuition assistance
Dependent tuition assistance applications must be submitted each term. The enrollment window for spring semester 2021 is open Monday, November 23, 2020 through Friday, January 15, 2021.
November 10, 2020 |
PHA deadline change. To receive premium credit, complete by December 14, 2020
To reduce your cost for health care and receive the full premium credit for 2021, complete a Personal Health and Well-Being Assessment (PHA) by Monday, Dec. 14, at 11:59 p.m. The PHA will not be available for completion starting December 15 to prepare for the transition from PeopleSoft to Workday. The PHA should be available again in early January.
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