• Overview
• SMU Benefits Overview
  • Did You Know?
  • Introduction
  • Enrollment Instructions/Forms
  • Benefits Eligibility
  • Changing Your Benefits Elections
• Health Benefits
  • Did You Know?
  • Introduction
  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
• Additional Insurance Programs
  • Did You Know?
  • Introduction
  • Basic Group Life Insurance/WorldWide Travel Assistance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
• Retirement Plans
  • Introduction
  • Types of Retirement Plans
  • Supplemental Retirement Accounts
• Paid Time-Off Benefits
  • Did You Know?
  • Introduction
  • Medical Leave and Long Term Disability
  • Vacation and Official Holidays
• Other SMU Benefits and Services
  • Did You Know?
  • Introduction
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Business Travel Benefits
  • Miscellaneous
• Federally Mandated Programs
  • Did You Know?
  • Introduction
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • COBRA
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Social Security
• Conclusion

403(b) Retirement Account Options

Post Doctoral Fellows may enroll in a voluntary plan funded entirely by your contributions.

You will elect the percentage of your salary which will be deducted from your monthly paycheck.

There are two options:

1.  Elective Pre-Tax Contributions

2.  Elective After-Tax Contributions (Roth)

For more information, visit the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan page of the Benefits U section of the HR website. You will find a link in the Helpful Links section.