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Human Resources

Retirement Planning

Eligible Illinois State University employees will pay into the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS provides retirement, disability, death, and survivor benefits to eligible SURS participants and annuitants. Contributions to SURS are mandatory.

Eligible employees also have the option of participating in two supplemental retirement savings plans: the 403(b) plan and the 457 plan.

SURS Retirement Plans

(800) 275-7877

Social Security

For Social Security benefit calculations, please contact Social Security at 800-772-1213 or check with their website https://www.ssa.gov/.

Visa Status

Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to participate in SURS if they hold a certain visa and have not yet established residency status for tax purposes.

Employees who hold an F-1 or J-1 visa are encouraged to contact the Non-Resident Alien Tax Specialist in the Comptroller's Office at (309) 438-3106 for assistance in determining eligibility.