Understanding Service Credit
Employees earn different types of credit for their service when they work for The University of Texas at Arlington and the State of Texas. They also earn service credit when they participate in the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Program. See the Service Comparison Table below to better understand how these different types of credit are calculated and learn about who is eligible for state service credit, service awards, and retirement service credit.
Service Comparison Table
| Type of Service | Who is Eligible | What Service is Eligible | Calculation Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Service | All employees, including faculty, staff and student employees regardless of the percent time appointed. | Includes service with all Texas state agencies and institutions of higher education. Find acceptable state agencies here. | Actual months and days appointed. |
Determines vacation leave accrual, refer to Vacation Leave Policy. Determines rate of longevity pay, refer to Longevity Pay Policy. |
| Service Awards | Faculty, Classified, and Administrative and Professional staff appointed 20 hours or more per week. | State service with any University of Texas System component. | One month of service is given for each month or fraction of a month of an active appointment at 20 hours per week or more in an eligible title. Eligible service is computed through December 31st of the previous year. | University-wide recognition through the annual Service Awards Program. |
| Retirement Service | Benefits eligible employees. | Only service in a benefit eligible position for which a contribution to a retirement system was made. | Dependent upon participation in Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Program. | Access to retirement programs available through TRS or ORP. Retiree health care for employee and eligible dependents. |
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