NYSTRS Benefits: An Overview

This four-part video series explains the fundamentals of NYSTRS benefits, from membership and service credit to pension calculation and the retirement process. It's a step-by-step guide to help you understand and plan for your financial future.  

NYSTRS Benefits Part 1: An Introduction


Part one of this educational series provides an overview of NYSTRS benefits and suggests additional resources for System members.


NYSTRS Benefits Part 2: Service Credit


In part two, we review the basics of service credit and how it impacts your NYSTRS benefit.


NYSTRS Benefits Part 3: Calculation of a Benefit


Part three details the calculation of a service benefit and explains the role of your Final Average Salary.


NYSTRS Benefits Part 4: The Retirement Process


The last part of our series covers key dates and decisions in the retirement process.



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