Retirement Plans

• Eligibility: Eligible on Date of Hire  
• College Contribution: Hood College provides a 1.5% Non-Elective Contribution for all eligible employees no matter what they contribute; and then matches employees up to 5%. 
• Employee Contribution: Any percentage of base pay, contributions subject to IRS annual limits. 

• Eligibility: Available upon employment or transfer to eligible employment class. 
• Employee Contribution: Any percentage of base pay, contributions subject to IRS annual limits.
• College Contribution: Not Applicable.
• Additional Info: Employees who are eligible to make contributions to the Defined Contribution plan can also participate in the Supplemental Retirement plan.

• How to Enroll Online
• TIAA enrollment flyer
• How to make a change in employee portal
• Salary Reduction form
• Boosting your savings by 1% could really add up
• Understanding Roth accounts

• Contribution Limits for 2026
• If you are already in the retirement plan and want to change the amount of your contribution, or to determine your eligibility to defer additional funds, please go to How to Enroll & Change Contributions bar above

Updated on 2/25/2026

• Retirement Plan SPD with Supplement

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Annual Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) Notices

• QDIA Defined Contribution plan
• QDIA Tax Deferred Annuity plan
• Universal Availability Notice
• Annual Fee Disclosures

TIAA Resources

• For general questions call 800-842-2252
• Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. (EST), Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (EST)
• Representatives from TIAA are on campus on a periodic basis to provide individual counseling sessions on investment strategies, long-term investment goals, asset allocation and general retirement and financial planning.
• TIAA Virtual Consulting Flyer
• TIAA Visit to Campus

CBIZ Resources

CBIZ is Hood College's independent advisor for your retirement.  The CBIZ team can help you learn more about your plan, identify a savings strategy that works for you, select investments for your retirement portfolio, and allocate the appropriate amount to invest in each option based on your goals.

• Online Scheduler: fitconnect.cbiz.com
• Fit@cbiz.com or 1-866-224-9348
• FIT Services Video Flyer
• FIT Connect

Upcoming Webinars

March 2026 Webinars (Enroll here)

• March 11: Your guide to living well in retirement
• March 26: Understanding Required Minimum Distribution