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Can full-time faculty or professors with CUNY join TRS?
FAQs: Yes. Full-time instructional staff of CUNY must join either TRS or the Optional Retirement Program offered by TIAA.
Can regularly appointed teachers in NYC public schools join TRS?
FAQs: Yes. If you are appointed as a teacher or pedagogue in a public school maintained by the New York City Department of Education, you would automatically become a TRS member as of your appointment date.
Can regularly appointed teachers in New York City public schools join TRS?
FAQs: Yes. If you are appointed as a teacher or pedagogue in a public school maintained by the New York City Department of Education, you would automatically become a TRS member as of your appointment date.
Can full-time faculty or professors with the City University of New York join TRS?
FAQs: Yes. Full-time instructional staff of CUNY must join either TRS or the Optional Retirement Program offered by TIAA.
What paraprofessional titles are eligible for TRS membership?
FAQs: As of October 29, 2021, paraprofessionals in the following titles are automatically members of TRS: Auxiliary Trainer, Bilingual Professional Assistant, Educational Assistant, Educational Associate, and Teacher Aide.
Can adjuncts with the City University of New York join TRS?
FAQs: Yes. TRS membership is optional.
What documentation must I provide to TRS as a new member?
FAQs: Members must provide the following to TRS:
Why is the pension number box on my pay stub blank?
FAQs: If your TRS membership is mandatory, the box may be blank because TRS has not completed processing your enrollment.
I seem to have two different TRS numbers. Which one should I use?
FAQs: All in-service members have a membership number that begins with an introductory code "00T" and is followed by six numbers.
Can substitute and per diem teachers in NYC public schools join TRS?
FAQs: No. But, depending on your title, you may be eligible for membership in the Board of Education Retirement System or the New York City Employees’ Retirement System.