Seven Percent Special Benefit

Summary of Policy

Policy defines eligibility for the Seven Percent Special Benefit.

Affected Parties

All Faculty

Policy Statement

Applies to: See specific eligibility under policy

7% Special Benefit

Under this benefit, benefits eligible faculty age 40 and older receive an additional seven percent of base pay. This money is paid monthly and appears as a separate line item on the employee's paycheck. The employee can take the seven percent as taxable income or contribute it to a Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA).

Policy ID

032-0040

Effective Date

July 7, 2011

Last Revised Date

February 1, 2026

Division

Campus Operations

Office of Primary Responsibility

Office of Human Resources (HR)

Last Reviewed Date

February 1, 2026

Next Review Date

2031