Saving for Retirement - Support Staff

For support staff eligible for a retirement benefit from the University, Columbia's Retirement Programs help employees plan for the future and provide a foundation of retirement income in addition to personal savings, investments and Social Security benefits.

The average retiree will need to replace 70% to 80% of annual income in retirement. Saving while you work is important for your long-term financial well-being. It’s up to you to take an active role in planning and saving for your future. 

^Disclaimer

^{This website summarizes certain features of the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) and the Officers’ Retirement Plan. The information provided is only an overview of these plans and is not intended to provide full details, which are contained in the official plan documents. If any statements on this website or verbal representations are inconsistent with the official plan documents, the official plan documents will always govern. Columbia University reserves the right to change or terminate any plan, at any time, for any reason. This is in no way intended to imply a contract of employment or a guarantee of returns on savings and investments.}