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    Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS)

    Our mission is to be a partner with our members to fulfill the promise of a secure retirement.

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    System Maintenance

    The PSERS call centers, Employer Self-Service (ESS) Portal, and Member Self-Service (MSS) Portal will be unavailable due to system maintenance from 5 p.m. on May 21 through 8 a.m. on May 28.  While PSERS offices will be open, some processing may be limited. Members with a defined contribution (DC) account can access their DC account directly through Voya or through the Voya app.

    PSERS is Hiring

    Click here to view the job posting for PSERS Executive Director.

    Retiree Board Member Election

    The PSERS Board of Trustees will conduct a retiree board member election this year. Nomination packets are now available and are due June 6, 2025.

    Click here for more information.

    Since 1917, PSERS has been serving the public school employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The number of individuals we serve has grown from 37,000 in 1919 to more than 500,000 today.   

    New to PSERS?

    For over 100 years, PSERS has provided secure retirement benefits for millions of public school employees. It's time for you to start your own retirement journey!

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    Leaving public school employment?

    As you plan to leave school employment, learn about the options and benefits available to you.

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