We offer the Stanford Contributory Retirement Plan (SCRP), a program designed to help you save for your retirement through your own investment and through a generous matching contribution from the university.
There are two types of accounts in the SCRP, the Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) and the Contributory Retirement Account (CRA). The differences between the two accounts are eligibility and contribution types. View more information about eligibility
Learn about how to enroll in a retirement savings plan
Once you qualify to participate in the Contributory Retirement Account (CRA) of the SCRP, Stanford will make contributions to the CRA on your behalf. Learn about the two types of contributions
You have options when it comes to how much to contribute and what funds to invest in. Learn about our free investment tools and financial counseling
Learn about your retirement savings distribution options
Learn about loans and hardship distributions
This website provides a summary of eligibility, coverage, vesting, retirement dates, payment options and other subjects. However, the official Plan Document, together with certain annuity contracts and custodial agreements with investment providers (all as amended from time to time) govern the Plan’s actual operation and the determination and payment of benefits. In the event of any conflict between this website and the official Plan Document or any of the annuity contracts or custodial agreements, the Plan Document, annuity contract, or custodial agreement will govern.