Employee Retirement
MSU's retirement benefits help you build long-term savings and a source of income after you retire from the University. The faculty and staff retirement options allow you to plan for your future today. Employees will participate in one of the following retirement plans. For retirement plan details, click on one of the plans listed below. Additionally, employees may supplement their university retirement plan by contributing to a 403b retirement plan voluntarily.
Optional Retirement
Watch a video recording of the February 2022 discussion about changes to MSU's optional retirement options.
Options
- Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA) - for positions that do not require a bachelor's degree.
- Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System (KTRS) - for positions requiring a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) - for employees in positions requiring a minimum of a bachelor's degree. This plan is not part of the state system and offers several options for providers.
In addition to the mandatory retirement plans, listed employees may choose to supplement their retirement plan by contributing to a Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan. If you wish to participate, go to Voluntary Supplemental Retirement and select the provider of your choice.
Contact Payroll
310 Howell-McDowell
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: payroll@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2145
FAX: 606-783-5066
