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Kansas Police & Firemen’s Retirement System (KP&F)

Only university police officers participate in KP&F. Participants are vested after 15 years of service and may select from various income options at retirement.

Regular retirement is available at these age and service combinations:

• 50 years of age with at least 25 years of service credit
• 55 years of age with at least 20 years of service credit
• 60 years of age with at least 15 years of service credit

Early retirement is available at age 50 with at least 20 years of service credit. A benefit penalty applies to early retirement.

When Eligible: Participation in this retirement plan is mandatory on the first day of employment in a KP&F-covered position.

Who Pays: The employee contributes 7% of salary before taxes. The University contributes an amount determine by KP&F to the retirement system. The University contribution is not credited to any specific employee or group of employees.

Website: www.kpers.org

Retirement Information

• Pre-Retirement Issues to Consider
• Retirement Planning and Procedures Guidelines
• Special Notice Regarding Your Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Transitions: Pre-Retirement Planning Handbook

Related KSU Policy and Procedures Manual Chapter:
4810 Retirement Plans, Policies and Procedures

Related Link:
University Handbook, Section E: Leaves, Insurance, and Retirement Programs: Retirement Programs

Other Retirement Plans

• Kansas Board of Regents Mandatory Retirement Plan
• Kansas Board of Regents Phased Retirement Program
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• Social Security

Optional Retirement Savings Plans

• Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program