School Employees Retirement System of Ohio

Thank you for visiting the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS). Our goal is to provide retirement security to the employees who manage the daily operations of K-12 schools, community schools, and community colleges.

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Membership Resources

Whether you’re a working member, a retired member, or a finance professional that interacts with SERS for an employer, just click the appropriate button to access the information you need.

About SERS

GENERAL
RESOURCES

As a public employer, SERS serves many audiences beyond our members, retirees, and employers. The following resources can be used to gain greater understanding of our services, and provide transparency into our business operations.

News and Events

13
Oct

Public Welcome to Attend October Board Meeting in Person or via Zoom

The regular October Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 16. While the public is welcome to attend Board meetings in person, SERS continues to broadcast its Board meetings via Zoom each month. The login information for Board meetings is…

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01
Oct

U.S. Government Shutdown Will Not Affect SERS Services

The federal government has shut down, but SERS members and retirees can expect business as usual. Member and employer contributions will continue to be processed and benefit payments also will be processed and delivered on time. Government services that will not…

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19
Sep

Board Approves Maximum COLA for 2026

At its September meeting, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for eligible benefit recipients in 2026. By statute, SERS’ COLA is based on the year-to-year change in the Consumer Price Index (June 2024 to June…

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