September 2023
Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) (https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/retirement/sra/)
Ohio State offers supplemental, voluntary savings options to help faculty, staff and student employees plan for retirement.
These options make it possible for you to save additional amounts to meet your retirement financial goals and realize
potential tax benefits. Even small amounts of money invested regularly over your career can provide a significant financial
resource at retirement.
Most Ohio State employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Accounts (SRA).
These plans allow you to enhance your retirement savings through voluntary pre-tax (state and federal only) contributions
to a Tax-Deferred Account (403(b) plan) and Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) plan).
The university does not make contributions to your SRA. Your contributions are deducted from your pay on a pre-tax
basis. Other pre-tax payroll deductions (e.g., health care, parking, local taxes, Medicare, etc.) may affect the amount
available to contribute to an SRA. Your contributions and investment earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawal. You
lower your taxable income while working and increase your income at retirement.
Fitness Center & Wellness Programs
Fitness Center discounts are offered in partnership with Your Plan for Health (YP4H). This includes the Active&Fit Direct
program, which offers access to 10,000+ participating fitness centers and select YMCAs nationwide.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Buckeye Football Game
Faculty and staff have the opportunity to cheer on the Buckeyes with fellow employees and friends. Employees must opt-
in to enter their name to be randomly selected to receive four complimentary tickets. This announcement comes out via
onCampus Today and emails to OSU employees (in June or July).
Staff Career Development Grant
https://gatewaytolearning.osu.edu/professional-career-development/staff-development-grants/staff-career-development-
grant/.
The Ohio State University is committed to the professional and career development of staff. The Staff Career
Development Grant provides staff with an opportunity to further their growth and development. Grants of up to $1,250 for
individuals, $1,750 for groups of 2-10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more will be awarded. Grants are awarded for
education and training costs related to the applicant’s job and/or career goals. The Staff Career Development Grant
Program is administered by The Office of Human Resources in partnership with the University Staff Advisory Committee
(USAC). Applications are accepted in January and July.
Staff Appreciation Week (July)
Staff Appreciation Week is an annual celebration of Ohio State staff members to recognize their contributions to the
university. Activities are held on campus but additional events and activities include exclusive tours of university
landmarks like Ohio Stadium, special promotions, discounts, and ticket offers for local sporting events, and other special
offerings for Ohio State staff. Information is announced in July.
Buckeye Cruise for Cancer Staff Discount
The Buckeye Cruise sails each year in February with a ship full of Buckeye Greats and fans in support of the Urban and
Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research at the OSUCCC – James. Visit www.buckeyecruise.com or call 614.792.6204.
OSU Football Tickets (https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/2023/6/5/ticketed-sports)
The ordering period for faculty/staff football tickets normally open online in March. Those interested in becoming football
season ticket holders must apply. While the demand is high, all faculty/staff ticket requests have been fulfilled since the
2011 season. You can choose from flexible payment plans and access to full ticket management options and well as
away and post season tickets.
Pre-Sale Ticket Offers from the Schottenstein Center
Ohio State faculty, staff and students get an opportunity to purchase tickets for events at the Schottenstein Center before
the public. Watch onCampus Today for pre-sale ticket offers.
Ohio State Day at Cedar Point (May)
Discount tickets are available for Buckeyes, their families, and friends with exclusive park access from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00
p.m. They can also enjoy special Ohio State t-shirt giveaways, performances, and autographs throughout the park!