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Three factors for retirement:
- Normal retirement age at the University of Nebraska is 62. There is no service requirement for employees retiring at age 62 or older.
- Faculty or staff members between the ages of 55-62 with ten years of service may take ‘early’ retirement.
- An employee may request a disability retirement due to a physical or mental disability that prevents satisfactory work performance. There are no age or service requirements. Medical documentation is required.
Your Five-Year Plan to Retirement outlines the resources available to you and the steps you need to take to utilize the university's retirement benefits.
Age 50 and Over?
When faculty and staff reach the age of 50 and older, you'll be invited to attend the Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar held each year in the spring.
Schedule a free one-on-one counseling session to discuss investment planning issues with our campus consultant.
Supplemental Salary Payment
Office/Service employees who are hired before January 1, 2019, and who retire from the University before July 1, 2035, shall receive a supplemental salary payment equal to 1/4 of their unused accrued sick leave up to a maximum 360 hours with the rate of payment equal to the regular rate of pay at the time of retirement. Office/Service employees hired on or after January 1, 2019, will not be eligible to receive the 1/4 supplemental salary payment upon retirement.
If you are eligible for retirement, you may request a retirement date beyond your last day worked using your accrued and unused vacation, floating holiday, and compensatory time earned through your retirement date.
Other University Benefits
Join the Emeriti and Retirees Association where you can enjoy fellowship among members, learn through presentation and discussions of current issues, and you can stay connected to campus by special opportunities for tours and talks.
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Continuation of Services
- Season football tickets can be continued at faculty/staff rates if the retiree is a current season ticket holder and has been for at least 10 consecutive years.
- Retirees and their eligible dependents may participate in the Tuition Scholarship Program
- Library privileges can be continued by obtaining a community user card at the Love South Front desk
- Campus Recreation membership can be retained at faculty/staff rates at the time of retirement
- Discounted cellular service if retiree held a plan prior to retirement date
Your emeriti/retiree NCard provides access these benefits:
- Discounts at Huskertech on the purchase of computer, related equipment, software and cell phones
- Special meal pricing through University Dining Services
- Free admission to the International Quilt Museum and to Morrill Hall
- 10% discount at the University Bookstore located in the Nebraska Union
- 20% discount for two tickets for Lied Center events
- Purchase of Occasional Parking Permit packets for parking on campus