In general, once your former employer has verified your prior service, and you have made any required payment, TRS will grant credit for prior service. Most members also must have at least two years of membership service before prior service credit can be granted.
The table below illustrates when members in each tier can receive prior service credit.
| |
Tier I |
Tier II |
Tier III |
Tier IV |
Tier VI |
| After the former employer verifies the prior service for TRS |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
| After the member makes payment to TRS |
N/A |
N/A |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
| After the member has completed at least two years of membership service |
N/A |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |