A retirement plan is provided for students. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is a pension plan that provides Social Security benefits, a Civil Service annuity, and an optional tax-deferred savings plan (Thrift Savings Plan).

Salary deductions made to the retirement system will be reimbursed to the student in the event the student separates or resigns from the program. Application for reimbursement must be made by the student through the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Planning.

Detailed information regarding the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Planning.