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STRS Ohio Services

STRS Ohio recognizes that important financial decisions require careful thought and exploration of all available options to determine the retirement plan that best meets your needs.

STRS Ohio’s staff of benefits experts is ready to answer any questions you have. Please contact us toll-free at 1-888-227-7877. You also may obtain specific information from STRS Ohio as follows:

Information resources from an STRS Ohio member service representative or the toll-free 24-hour Information Line of recorded messages.

One-on-one counseling sessions including an STRS Ohio TeleConference can be scheduled.

Benefit Information Meetings are held around the state throughout the year. Some meetings may also be conducted on your university or college campus.

Information Fairs are held each summer to inform members about retirement benefits in an informal atmosphere. Members who attend an STRS Ohio information fair receive a copy of their most recent Annual Statement of Account.

To help you develop long-range plans and prepare for retirement, attend one or more of these educational programs: Beyond the Classroom, Dollars and Sense, Retirement Planning Seminar or Retiring with Confidence.