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Retirement Savings Plans

TIAA-CREF Update

As announced March 8, 2007, the University decided that, effective July 1, 2007, it will no longer accept retirement plan contributions or transfers for investment at TIAA-CREF and, effective immediately, the University will no longer accept applications for TIAA-CREF accounts.

TIAA-CREF Questions and Answers

Retirement Planning Calculators

Will you have enough money to retire? Is your asset mix on target to meet your goals? Whether you participate in the FRP or MSRS, use this tool provided by Securian Retirement Services to help you achieve your goals.

Retirement Planning Calculators

Faculty Retirement Plan

This plan is for faculty members and professional administrative and academic (P&A) staff in select classifications with appointments of at least nine months between 67% and 100% time.

Faculty Retirement Plan

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)

This plan is for Civil Service and non-faculty bargaining unit employees. Participation is mandatory and begins the first day of employment.

Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS)

Voluntary Plans: Optional Retirement Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation

All faculty and staff members who are paid on a continuous basis are eligible to participate in these voluntary plans. You may contribute to one or both of these plans, effectively doubling your retirement savings potential. A variety of investment options are offered in each plan through four investment firms.

Optional Retirement Plan

457 Deferred Compensation


Enrollment and Planning Workshops

Employee Benefits offers various workshops throughout the year to provide more information about the retirement plans and their investment options.

Investment Performance Results

Results are compiled on a quarterly basis, generally within three weeks after the end of the calendar quarter.

Investment Companies

Contact the investment companies if you have questions about specific funds they offer or about their policies or if you want a prospectus or custodial agreement. Be sure to refer to the appropriate Plan Number shown below when you contact each company.

Retirement Plans Report