Employee Benefits

North Alabama Educators Credit Union
Participation in the Credit Union is available. Please visit their website for contact information. www.naecu.org

United States Savings Bonds
Monthly payroll deductions are available for United States Savings Bonds. Employees may request application forms from the Payroll office.

Bookstore Discounts
A 10% discount off the total purchase price is offered to faculty and staff at the University Bookstore. Please contact the Bookstore at 256-233-8249 for more information.

Direct Deposit
The payroll check of an employee may be automatically deposited into his/her bank account. To do so, you may choose Direct Deposit Authorization from the Payroll Forms web page. For more information, please call the Payroll office at 256-216-3302 .

Tuition Waiver Program
Full-time employees and Salary Schedule H35 employees of Athens State University are eligible for tuition assistance for courses taught at Athens State University. Definitions and guidelines for tuition assistance eligibility may be requested from the Office of Human Resources.

Sick Leave Bank
Employees are eligible to join a Sick Leave Bank which allows participants who have used up all sick leave to borrow up to 15 days against days that they will be earning in the future. Details may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources.

Teacher Retirement System
Participation in the TRS is mandatory if a person is employed in a position eligible for coverage in a non-temporary capacity on at least a one-half time basis earning at least the federal minimum wage. Once enrolled, the member must continue participation until employment is terminated. Active members of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and student employees are not eligible for TRS participation. Five percent of the employee's salary is deducted each month for retirement.

Ten years of creditable service are required for an employee to become vested or eligible for benefits. A person may retire after 25 years of service or at the age of 60 (if vested). An employee may use accumulated sick leave in determining the amount of creditable service.

Health Insurance
Full-time employee and permanent part-time employees are eligible for coverage with PEEHIP. Complete details concerning coverage and enrollment may be obtained from the PEEHIP Member Handbook.