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

24
Apr
SERS’ CIO Receives Strategy Award

At its 12th Annual Ohio Institutional Forum, Markets Group presented SERS’ Chief Investment Officer Farouki Majeed with the 2026 Strategy Award, a recognition given to top investment professionals who achieve excellence in investment strategy. The global organization noted that SERS’ CIO…

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24
Apr
Monthly Benefit Payment and Direct Deposit Schedule

Your pay date for May is May 1, 2026. You receive a payment stub from SERS twice a year. You also will receive a statement if there are any changes to your monthly payment amount. 2026 Monthly Benefit Payment and Direct…

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10
Apr
The Value of SERS Benefits: Disability Benefits

While disability coverage is a benefit no one hopes they will ever need to use, it can provide peace of mind if the road to retirement takes an unexpected turn. SERS’ eligibility requirements for disability are similar to Social Security. At…

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