NYSTRS | New York State Teachers' Retirement System

Important COVID-19 Notice:

Our building is closed to the public until further notice but our phone lines remain open. Please see our Headline below for more information.

NYSTRS News

COVID-19 Update & FAQs

Review this item often for the latest updates. Our phone lines remain open at (800) 348-7298. PREP seminar videos are available online and consultations are being done by phone or personal device video.
NYSTRS Among the Largest Public Pensions

A national survey by Pensions & Investments ranks NYSTRS among the 10 largest public retirement systems in the country based on total assets.
Mahoney Joins NYSTRS Board of Trustees

Ruth Mahoney, a banking executive from Albany, was elected by the New York State Board of Regents to NYSTRS' Board.
NYSTRS Ranks High in Pension Strength

NYSTRS ranks well above the national average among public pension plans in both funding level and investment earnings, according to a new survey. Both factors are key indicators of the strength of the System.

Ready to Retire?

We are here for you! Benefits consultations are being held by personal device on video or by phone. Watch our PREP seminar videos and visit the Retirement Planning page for more info.

COVID Resources

NYSTRS is committed to customer service. Here's how we keep you informed and connected.
• Review the COVID-related FAQs, which we update as new information becomes available.
• Keep informed: Read the June issue of Your Source for active members and the May issue of Resource for retirees.
• Our phone lines remain open to help you at
(800) 348-7298.
• Stay connected via MyNYSTRS to submit forms, review information and message us securely.

The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) is one of the 10 largest public pension funds in the nation and among the best-funded teacher systems.

More about us

433,801

total members
261,232

active members
172,569

retired members and beneficiaries
84%

income from investment returns
8.6%

30-year rate of return on investments
$7.5

billion in annual benefits paid

Contact Type	Contact Separator	Contact Info
Email	\|	communit@nystrs.org
Phone	\|	(800) 348-7298
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Contact Information	Contact Separator	Contact Data
Hours	\|	8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Note: Our building is currently closed to the public.
Address	\|	10 Corporate Woods Drive Albany, NY 12211-2395

NYSTRS News

COVID-19 Update & FAQs

NYSTRS Among the Largest Public Pensions

Mahoney Joins NYSTRS Board of Trustees

NYSTRS Ranks High in Pension Strength

Ready to Retire?

COVID Resources