Retirement
State Center Community College District offers retirement pension options to eligible employees through different systems - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), and Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). Employees enroll in a retirement pension system during their new hire onboarding process. If you are unsure which system you are enrolled in, please contact District Payroll at (559) 243-7100.
Additionally, eligible employees have the option of electing to contribute to a tax-sheltered annuity, such as a 403(b) plan and/or 457 plan. For more information regarding a supplemental retirement tax-sheltered annuity, visit our Voluntary Benefits and Deductions site.
Tax Shelter Annuities
As an employee of an educational institution, employees may elect to participate in a tax-deferred retirement program as authorized by Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) and 457. For questions regarding tax-sheltered annuities, please reach out to District Payroll at (559) 243-7100.
With these programs, an employee may elect to deduct a certain portion of their pay before state and federal income taxes. Funds are taxed when withdrawn.
403(b) Plans
TCG Administrators administers the 403(b) plans. For more information about the 403(b) plans, including a list of vendors, please visit: 403bcompare.com
To start a 403(b) plan the employee will need to choose which vendor(s) they wish to invest with and open an account with them directly. Then, call TCG Administrators at (800) 943-9179, let them know you are interested in opening a 403(b) plan for State Center Community College District, which vendor(s) the employee chooses and how much the employee wants deducted from their paycheck.
457 Plans
The 457 plan is offered through CalPERS 457. For more information or to enroll, please contact District Payroll at (559) 243-7100.
Retiring from the District
Full-time employees of the District can find a 'Steps to Retire Checklist' on the District's Intranet, under the Human Resources Page.
District-sponsored medical insurance benefit options may be available to eligible employees based on the applicable bargaining unit agreement, board policy and/or administrative regulation. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit agreement, board policy, and/or administrative regulation for more details.
Questions regarding CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement? Contact CalPERS or CalSTRS directly.
Questions regarding vacation leave, sick leave, and/or service credit? Contact District Payroll at (559) 243-7100 or via email at payroll@scccd.edu.
Questions regarding retiree health insurance per the bargaining unit agreements, board policy, or administrative regulation? Contact Human Resources benefits staff at (559) 243-7100 or via email at benefits@scccd.edu
