Do you have questions about your TRS benefits or retirement? TRS conducts several different retirement sessions for active members and those considering retirement. Find a session that works best for your schedule and location.
Meet One-on-One with a TRS Counselor (In-Person and Virtual)
When you are 10-12 months prior to retirement, consider meeting one-on-one with a TRS benefits counselor to review your retirement estimate and walk through the paperwork. TRS has appointment slots available Monday through Friday.
For a video or virtual meeting, all you need is a personal computer or tablet with a camera, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet, private place for a meeting. You may also make a telephone counseling appointment if you do not have access to a computer.
Pension Presentations (In-Person and Virtual)
In-person presentations are conducted in a group setting and held in several dedicated cities across the state. They are available to TRS active members and provide a general review of TRS benefits primarily focused on retirement information – eligibility, tiers, calculation of benefits, retirement plans, death benefits, employment after retirement, and insurance. Members are not required to have a retirement packet.
Virtual presentations are available for members to attend during different stages of their careers: Intro to TRS, Mid Career, and Ready to Retire.
Retirement Forms Sessions
Virtual forms sessions are typically held on Wednesdays and Saturdays and are designed to help members complete their retirement forms. TRS staff members present all required retirement forms, explain how to complete them, and answer all your questions.
Members must already have their retirement forms to attend.
Statewide Field Office Visits
These one-on-one counseling sessions are held in several dedicated cities across the state. They are held over two to three days and include one evening benefit presentation. These one-hour appointments are designed for active members who are eligible to retire and considering retirement in the current school year.
Members are sent a retirement packet before their scheduled session if they do not already have one.
Statewide Group Office Visits
These counseling sessions are held at TRS Headquarters in Austin and select locations across the state. They are for small groups of members considering retirement on or before January of the following year. Sessions are held on specified weekdays and Saturdays.
Members must already have their retirement forms to attend.
Walk-Ins
Walk-ins are for general questions or to drop off forms only. Members may need to wait for an opening to meet with a counselor. If more than 10-15 minutes are needed to discuss benefits, please schedule an appointment through MyTRS or by calling the TRS
Counseling Center at 1-800-223-8778. Scheduling in advance ensures timely service and allows TRS to prepare paperwork before your visit.
Recorded Career Presentations
Career Presentation: Introduction to TRS
Learn all about your retirement system. This presentation covers all things TRS and what we offer.
Career Presentation: Mid Career
Learn how to prepare for retirement and gain a better understanding of when you may be ready to retire.
Career Presentation: Ready to Retire
We’re here to help you navigate the retirement process and provide answers to the top questions we receive from members.