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Retirement Programs

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 (STRS-OH) unless you choose an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP).  Eligible staff will be enrolled in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS) unless you choose the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). 

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

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible to choose a retirement plan or have additional questions, please contact Sherry Abbott, Human Resources Generalist, Employment/Benefits at cabbott@cotc.edu or (740)364-9550.

 

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

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS-OH) - 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 Accounts (SRA) - Eligible faculty and staff can use a SRA for saving additional money toward retirement income in addition to the state plan. SRAs allow you to enhance your retirement plan
savings through voluntary pre-tax contributions and include the Deferred Compensation Program (457 plan) and Tax-Deferred Accounts (403(b) and 403(b)7 plans).

You may enroll or make changes at any time during eligible employment by completing a Salary Reduction Agreement Form. Contributions will begin on the pay date you designate on the SRA form or the next pay after receipt in the Office of Human Resources (OHR).  You must activate an account by directly contacting the SRA
vendor you choose. 

COTC approved SRA vendors are listed below:
 

Returning Retirees - For information regarding employees returning to employment at the college after retiring from COTC please contact Sherry Abbott, Human Resources Generalist, Employment/Benefits at cabbott@cotc.edu or (740)364-9550.

 

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