Living the Legacy of Service
The University of South Carolina would like to congratulate employees who in 2019 reached a milestone of 10 or more years of service with the state of South Carolina and its flagship university.
Upcoming events and news to note:
Virtual Benefits Fair
Join us for a Virtual Benefits Fair September 28 and 29 where you can learn about the benefit options available to you as an UofSC employee. Hear from vendors about specific plan details and learn about 2021 benefits, including plan options and enrollment instructions.
UofSC 403(B) Addendum
The CARES Act contains provisions that impact access to retirement funds. UofSC will temporarily relax early distribution and loan provisions to the 403(b) plans which will eliminate tax penalties on certain early withdrawals and relax certain restrictions on loans employees can take from their account.
Supporting aging parents
Caring for aging relatives requires a lot of logistics and love. Let us help you with the former so you can focus on the latter.
Benefits COVID-19 FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions regarding your benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Communicating with kids
Our toughest conversations can happen with our closest loved ones: our children. Learn how to create productive discussions at home through the resources provided by your Employee Assistance Program.
Support for university staff during COVID-19
The University of South Carolina is committed to supporting our staff during the current crisis. We are working with managers and supervisors to maintain productivity; coordinating with the State of South Carolina to give employees access to sick leave, benefits, and other social supports; and taking steps to connect employees with a variety of resources to help them manage physical and emotional stress.
EAP COVID-19 Resources
Your Employee Assistance Program has many resources available to you. Clinicians are available 24/7/365 through our 1-800 number and we are offering clients virtual, telephonic and face-to-face appointments.
Managing your money
Turn your financial goals into a step-by-step plan. Your Employee Assistance Program will help you create a strategy to budget, save, and invest your way to success.
Open enrollment for State ORP
The State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) open enrollment period will run through Sunday, March 1, 2020. Learn what options are available to you.