Our retirement package is comprised of four types including options for all employees as well as for staff and faculty with 2+ years of service at Tulane.
Below you will find the four retirement plan types at a glance and essential details, such as who is eligible. To view our entire Retirement Overview PDF document, including a full comparison chart of plans, please click below:
Additional details on the four plans are provided below. We encourage you to carefully review your options to best meet your future financial needs. If you have questions concerning your retirement, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@tulane.edu.
The Tax-Deferral plan is a 403(b), employee-funded retirement plan. All employees may enroll in this plan from day one of employment. Contributions are made by you and deducted from your paycheck.
Universal Availability Notice 403(b)
Tax-Deferral 403(b) Plan SPD - Employee Contributions
Tax-Deferral 403(b) Plan Investment Notice
Changes to the TIAA Self-Directed Brokerage Account
The Staff Retirement plan is a 403(b), university funded retirement plan. Staff employees are eligible to enroll in this plan after 2 years of consecutive service, having worked at least 975 hours in each year. After you become eligible and take the steps to enroll, Tulane will contribute 8% of your base salary.
Staff Retirement Plan Investment Notice
Staff Retirement Plan — Summary Plan Description
The Faculty and Administrative plan is a 403(b), university funded retirement plan. Faculty and Administrative employees are eligible to enroll in this plan after 2 years of consecutive service, having worked at least 975 hours in each year. After you become eligible and take the steps to enroll, Tulane will contribute up to 10% of your base salary. The percentage depends on your annual base salary amount.
Faculty and Administrative Plan Investment Notice
Faculty and Administrative Retirement Plan — Summary Plan Description
The 457(b) plan is an employee funded retirement plan. All employees currently earning or expected to earn $230,000 during the current year are eligible to participate in this plan. Contributions are made by you and deducted from your paycheck.
