TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
1000 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701-2698
512.542.6400 or 1.800.223.8778
www.trs.state.tx.us
Under Texas law, certain designated employees of the College are required to participate in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
as a condition of employment. Employees who work at least 20 hours per week for a period of time not less than 4.5 months (or one
semester), and who are not eligible for the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), must participate in the TRS program.
The TRS (Teacher Retirement System) retirement benefit plan is a defined benefit plan. This means that the amount of the retirement benefit
you receive is determined under a formula established by law. State law also establishes membership eligibility requirements. For an
individual who begins employment on, or after, September 1, 2005, with an employer that is a TRS reporting entity; and who is not a member
of the TRS as of the date of employment, eligibility for TRS pension plan membership begins on the hire date, and payroll deductions begin
with the first pay period processed after the hire date.
Membership contribution rate is currently 7.7% of annual eligible compensation. Membership contributions are tax sheltered; federal tax rules
apply when benefits or your accumulated contributions are disbursed. The state currently contributes 6.8% of the aggregate compensation of
all TRS members during the fiscal year.
Alvin Community College payroll will report your eligibility status to TRS. The enrollment information collected on this form is for Alvin
Community College Human Resources file documentation only. Official documents / information will be sent to participant from the TRS
agency after the first payroll deduction.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
SECTION I: INSTITUTION INFORMATION
SECTION II: TO BE COMPLETED BY EMPLOYEE
(If not submitted electronically, please PRINT CLEARLY.)
Social Security Number
Last Name First Name Middle Name Maiden Name
(if applicable)
Date of Birth Gender Check your present status If married, give full name of spouse
MM DD YYYY
VERIFICATION OF RETIREMENT PARTICIPATION
Please check applicable qualifying event for enrollment in TRS at Alvin Community College.
I am new to Alvin Community College and employed in a position working
20 or more hours per week.
I am currently employed in a TRS eligible position with another institution
and making active contributions to TRS.
(ACC/TRS 09/01/2016)
