Benefits Service Center • Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
650-736-2985 • Toll Free (877) 905-2985 • TDD (800) 364-6164

Education and Training

• Staff Training Assistance Program (STAP)
  Eligible staff can use STAP funds for job-related training.
• Staff Tuition Reimbursement Program (STRP)
  Eligible staff can be reimbursed for tuition costs part of an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Tuition Grant Program (TGP) for dependents
  Eligible staff can have tuition costs for their eligible dependents' undergraduate education covered up to certain amounts.

Integrating Work and Personal Lives

The Work Life Office provides the following services to assist working individuals and families:

• Children & Family
• Elder Care & Caregiving
• Navigating Work & Life

Health and Wellness

• BeWell @ Stanford (employee wellness incentive program that includes legal spouses and same-sex domestic partners)
• Health Insurance (including dental and vision): see Insurance and Retirement
• Resources to Navigate Work & Life
• Counseling for employees and dependents provided by The Faculty & Staff Help Center

Insurance and Retirement

• Staff Benefits Summary
  Overview of Stanford Staff benefits. Links below provide information about specific areas.
• Online Benefits (health care) Overview
• Login to MyBenefits for medical, dental, vision, life and other health care benefits options
• Online Retirement Overview
• Login to Retirement Manager for retirement savings overview

Leave Time

• Paid Holidays Policy and Schedule of Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave Policy accrual and use
• Staff Community Leave Bank to donate some of your accrued leave to assist employees with catastrophic health issues
• Vacation Policy accrual and use; check with your school or business unit HR representative for specific procedures related to taking vacation time off
• Disability & Family Leave
• Personal Time Off and other Authorized Absences

Other Employee Benefits

• Parking and Transportation
  Support for all commuters, including campus shuttle, public transit passes, and parking permits
• Additional perks:
  There are many additional benefits for Stanford employees; see Stanford Sweeteners for a more comprehensive listing. Examples are:
• Access to campus facilities, such as libraries and gyms
• Discounts on campus and at local businesses; e.g., 10% off at Stanford Bookstore
• Tickets for campus athletic and arts events
• Incentives and programs for alternative commuting