Understanding FERS Benefits for Early-Career Employees Workshop

Course Number
NIHTC5817
Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED AS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT.
This 1-day Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) workshop is designed for employees with 1-5 years of federal service, focusing on the 3-Tiered Retirement system (FERS, TSP, Social Security), credible service, leave categories, establishing financial goals, and estate planning basics.

Key Topics

Please note that this class is not eligible for CLPs.

  • Understand the FERS benefits package.
  • Explore the three-tiered retirement plan.
  • Review leave, healthcare, life insurance, and especially TSP benefits.
  • Identify the requirements for retirement eligibility while examining creditable service.

Audience

FERS employee with two to five years of Federal service.

Class Registration Process

When you register for a class, you will be automatically placed on a waiting list. A message "No Seats Available" will appear. Select YES, Continue Registration. Once the course is approved by your manager and final approver, you will successfully be registered if a seat is available. This new process helps avoid enrollment errors. Watch our video to learn more or visit our Course Registration page.

Upcoming Offerings

There are currently no scheduled offerings for the course Understanding FERS Benefits for Early-Career Employees Workshop. Contact me when additional offerings for this course are scheduled.
This course can be provided as a closed enrollment class for groups. If you would like to request a closed enrollment class, please contact the NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov.

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