Higher Education Employee

Don’t Wait to Protect Your Benefits!

Although retirement can feel a looongg way away when we are just starting out in a career, the nature of the Illinois political landscape really doesn’t afford higher education institution employees with that option.

If you are eligible currently only for the “Tier 2” pension benefits package; are you willing to work an additional 12 years to receive lesser benefits than your Tier 1 colleagues?! Do you feel there’s no hope to make a difference? SUAA is that hope – and has the track record to prove it. But, if you don’t join and make your voice heard on the topic, you could be right.

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Discover SUAA Benefits

Once employed at an Illinois public institution, you can join SUAA at any age. On the other hand, you must wait to join AARP to utilize opportunities for discounts and other unique offers. For decades, K-12 educators and higher ed employees had been told they were ineligible for Social Security. That it would Never change, there’s nothing you can do… YET – In 2024 the Social Security Fairness Act passed the US Congress and these same individuals are now receiving the benefits they worked to earn. We believe at SUAA that we can work together to overcome these issues.

Don’t wait to USE your benefits…


Any and All SURS participants, current employees, and retirees gain access to our many travel adventures, member benefits and retirement rewards the moment you join SUAA!

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The SUAA is your voice at the State Capitol: through voice, action, mission, and visibility.


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