I am Faculty/Academic Staff and I am considering retiring from MSU, how do I qualify and what should I think about?

Eligibility to Retire

The links below provide information on how you may obtain official retirement status.

• Faculty/Academic Staff Retirement Policy & Procedure
• Creditable Service Toward Retirement - Faculty/Academic Staff
• Optional Leave to Retirement

Benefits and Helpful Information

The links below provide summary information on issues related to retiring from MSU.

• Effect of Retirement on Benefits
• Other Faculty/Academic Staff Retirement Information
• Retirement Information and Helpful Hints
• Thinking of Retirement Checklist

Form

Application for Retirement - Faculty/Academic Staff should apply for retirement on the EBS Portal.

• Instructions for Completing the Faculty/Academic Staff University Retirement Request Form

Following Official Retirement from MSU

The links below may address issues that arise on or after official retirement.

• Health and Dental Plan Coverage for Surviving Spouses or Other Eligible Individuals (OEI)
• Medicare and Social Security Information
• Open Enrollment Packet - Retirees
• University Non Contributory Retirement Plan (UNCRP)
• Working Academic Retirement Options