STRS also has survivor and disability protection for the employee. Employees terminating employment with the University can apply for a refund of their contributions. Terminating employees can contact STRS and request a refund form. This form has a section to be completed by the member and then it must be forwarded on to the Payroll Office to complete our section. STRS will then forward the refund directly to the member.
Participation is mandatory for all non-teaching employees except for students.
All members must complete a membership form as soon as they begin employment. Students are required to become members of PERS unless they are enrolled at least halftime. Students who want to be exempt will need to complete a PERS exemption form to exempt them from membership. This form can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or from the Payroll Office. This reduces the employee's taxable income and their tax liability.