As we head into 2025, the Office of Human Resources has some important benefits related reminders on what you can expect going into the new year.

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The Office of Human Resources is aware that many faculty and staff may have received emails from a group with the domain "Federal Retirement Guidance Hub." Please note that this group has no affiliation with the university. We recommend that recipients mark the messages as phishing or spam.

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The IRS announced on November 1, 2024, that maximum contribution limits for 403(b) plans are increasing in 2025. It also clarified the extra "super catch-up" amount available to individuals 60–63.

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The Tuition Exchange program is a nonprofit organization of more than 700 colleges and universities that agree to a reciprocal scholarship program. Illinois Tech accepts applications from eligible faculty and staff and their dependents each fall for Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities at other participating universities. Faculty and staff or their eligible dependents may apply for a scholarship as long as they meet certain criteria.

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Illinois Tech’s annual open enrollment period for benefits will run from Friday, November 1, 2024, through Friday, November 15, 2024. Changes made during open enrollment become effective January 1, 2025. Live in-person or online information sessions will be held on November 1, 6, and 12.

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Illinois Tech will be hosting virtual appointments with Fidelity on October 23 and November 4, for your financial planning and retirement readiness needs. TIAA appointments are also available with flexible dates.

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The Office of Human Resources is excited to be hosting the first onsite Benefits Fair since 2019! Stop by Hermann Hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, to meet with representatives from many of our benefits vendors and wellness partners. Most vendors will have giveaways to thank participants for their attendance, and there will be a raffle drawing at the conclusion of the event.

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The Office of Human Resources is hosting flu & COVID vaccine clinics this fall at both Mies Campus on October 29 and Conviser Law Center on October 30.

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The 2025 University Holiday schedule is listed here and can be found on the Paid Time Off and Holiday Closures page of the Human Resources Department's website. This year, the holiday break beginning Monday, December 23, 2024.

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