Health Insurance
PEEHIP health coverage is available for eligible full-time employees and permanent part-time employees. Details concerning coverage, eligibility, and enrollment may be obtained from the PEEHIP Member Handbook (PDF).
Teachers’ Retirement System
The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible employees are categorized by the Retirement System as Tier 1 (member prior to January 1, 2013) or Tier 2 (member on or after January 1, 2013). Participation is mandatory for permanent full-time and part-time employees. Details are available in the TRS Member Handbook (PDF).
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) governed by the IRS Code, allow employees to have income withheld from their paychecks before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses. Details are available in the PEEHIP Member Handbook (PDF).
Leave / Time Off
Eligible employees are compensated with paid time off. Review the Leaves with Pay policy (PDF) in the Policy Library for further details and eligibility.
Life Events
Major life events – such as birth or adoption of a child, marriage, or divorce (outlined in the PEEHIP Member Handbook (PDF)) – enable you to make changes to your health care plans and add or drop eligible dependents from coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance
Athens State provides eligible full-time employees with a term life policy. Additional life, accident, and long term disability insurances are available for purchase through payroll deductions. Details are available in the Human Resources Office.
Retirement Planning
The Teachers’ Retirement System provides free retirement planning seminars for employees. Understand the details of your retirement by learning how TRS, health insurance, deferred compensation, and your pension work. These seminars are very beneficial, so employees are encouraged to take advantage throughout their career. A free full-day Retirement Preparation Seminar is available for TRS members within five years of retirement eligibility to help you plan your retirement with confidence. A free half-day, Early to Mid-Career Seminar for TRS members who have 1 to 19 years of service is designed to help you start planning early for a successful and rewarding retirement. Details are available at the TRS website, Retirement Planning
North Alabama Educators Credit Union
Participation in the Credit Union is available. Please visit their website for contact information. www.naecu.org
Bookstore Discounts
A 10% discount off the total purchase price is offered to faculty and staff at the University Bookstore.
Direct Deposit
The payroll check of an employee may be automatically deposited into/her bank account. For more information, please call the Payroll Office at 256-216-3307.
Tuition Waiver Information
- Eligible employee (full-time, permanent, Salary Schedule H-30 and H-35) will be allowed a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester under this waiver.
- An eligible employee (or dependent) will receive a waiver of $167 per credit hour after 3 full years of employment in the ACCS, 2/3 of $167 after two full years of employment, 1/3 of $167 after one full year of employment.
- Salary Schedule H-30 and H-35 employees will be allowed a waiver calculated at a prorated rate of full-time employment
- Waiver applies to tuition only. Remaining tuition, fees, and books are the responsibility of the student.
- Waiver does not apply to repeated courses.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained.
- Completed form and current unofficial transcript must be received no later than the last day of Late Registration for each semester. Documents may be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].
- Must have been employed by ACCS or by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education for 3 full years to be eligible.
- Employee will receive ½ waiver of total tuition for up to two courses per semester.
- Dependent of employee will receive ½ tuition for one course per semester.
- Remaining tuition, fees, and books are the responsibility of the student.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained.
- Completed form and current unofficial transcript must be received no later than the last day of Late Registration for each semester. Documents may be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].
Sick Leave Bank
Employees may be 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.
Wellness Screenings & Flu Shots
PEEHIP partners with a Wellness Program and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to help employees live a healthier lifestyle, through various well-being tools and trackers. This confidential and secure health and wellness benefit provide free services for members and their covered spouses to help them live happier, healthier, and more satisfying lives. The Wellness Screenings are provided on campus for the convenience of our employees.
Tuition Waiver Program
Eligible employees and dependents may participate in the university tuition waiver program. Definitions and guidelines for tuition assistance eligibility may be requested from the Office of Financial Affairs. View the Tuition Waiver – Employees and Dependents Policy.
Tuition Waiver Form – Download (PDF)
Tuition Waiver – Athens State University Employees/Dependents (PDF)
Summary of Waiver Guidelines – ACCS Employees (PDF)