Retirement benefits for classified staff
Fort Lewis College does not contribute to Social Security as part of the . Therefore, participation in a retirement plan is required. All employees will select a retirement option in Workday during new hire onboarding.
All classified staff are enrolled in the . PERA is governed by state legislation, and contribution percentages for employees and the college are determined annually. For information on the defined contribution or defined benefit plans, please contact Human Resources.
All Fort Lewis College employees can also take advantage of additional voluntary retirement savings accounts offered through the college:
- TIAA: or call 800-842-2273
- Corebridge: or call 800-448-2542
- 403(b): See or
- 403(b) Roth: See or
Please contact Human Resources or visit the linked websites to learn more about these opportunities.