Franklin Pierce University

Human Resources Department

If you have a benefit related question, please double click the attached link to contact our Benefit Specialist

Enrollment Form

To be completed online

Voluntary:

Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan

Financial Education Links:

TIAA-Cref Fee Disclosure:

Franklin Pierce University Retirement Plan is a defined contribution plan that operates under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan provides retirement benefits for participating employees. Benefits are provided through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and the College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF). To qualify you must have one year of service at an institution of higher education and then be at least 21 years of age at the time of your eligibility. The plan provides immediate vesting at 100%.

For the purposes of calculating the Employer Contribution to be made on behalf of a faculty member covered by the Rindge Faculty Federation American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Collective Bargaining Agreement, the provisions of that agreement shall govern.

Employees may also participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan through either TIAA-CREF. Plan contributions shall be held for the exclusive benefit of the participant.

Defined Contribution Plan- Summary Plan Document

Tax Deferred Annuity Plan - Summary Plan Document

Supplemental Employer Contributions - Attachment A

2012 Defined Contribution - Summary Annual Report (5500 report of filing)

2012 Tax Deferred Annuity - Summary Annual Report (5500 report of filing)