When hired, adjuncts have signed up for one of the following three retirement plans offered by the District:

1. FICA: a federally mandated program (Federal Insurance Contributions Act, i.e., Social Security Agency); 

2. STRS (State Teachers’ Retirement System) Defined Benefits plan: a state mandated program; or 

3. STRS (State Teachers’ Retirement System) Cash Balance Benefits Plan; a plan created for part-time and substitute educators, effective in 1996. 

After initial selection, an adjunct may make a one-time only change to another available plan if permitted by law. 

Contact Human Resources for any questions or concerns about your retirement at College of the Canyons.