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Explore various aspects of your membership and benefits.
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Your First Look at NYSTRS
A pamphlet for new members and part-time or substitute teachers who have the option of joining NYSTRS.
Active Members’ Handbook
A comprehensive resource for active members.
Looking to the Future: Three Stages of Retirement Planning
A guide to NYSTRS' retirement-readiness services at each stage of a members' career:
You Deserve the Credit
A look at the various types of service credit that members may be eligible to claim.
Claiming Military Service
A guide to obtaining military service credit.
Borrowing From Your NYSTRS Contributions
Questions and answers about taking a NYSTRS loan. Refer to our video Loan Truths... And Consequences and our loan taxability tutorial for important information.
When a Member Falls Ill or Passes Away
A publication to help guide NYSTRS members and their loved ones through difficult times, including filing a Power of Attorney (POA) document and reporting a death. More information about a POA is available on our POA FAQs page.