TFFR (Teachers Fund for Retirement)

  • TFFR

    Teachers Fund for Retirement (TFFR) - employee contributes 11.75% and the District contributes 12.75%. (certified staff)

    ND Retirement and Investment Office
    3442 East Century Avenue
    PO Box 7100
    Bismarck ND  58507-7100
    (701) 328-9885 or 800-952-2970
    TFFR Website
    Member Handbook

    TFFR Member Online Services 
    You now have online access to your TFFR account information including your account value, beneficiary designation, last annual statement, salary and service detail, and much more.

     To Access Your Account:

    • Click here to log into TFFR Member Online
    • Enter your personal North Dakota Login
      For example, if you have a Personal ND login for ND Teach, STARS, DOT or a Hunting/Fishing License, you can use that here.
      If you are unsure or do not have a personal ND Login, please create one by clicking "Register Now" and fill out only the required fields denoted with an asterisk (*).
    • Once you login successfully with your Personal ID Login and password, you will be prompted for your TFFR Person ID (listed on the Annual Statement).

    Note: You will only be required to enter your TFFR Person ID the first time you log in successfully. After that, you only need your Personal ND Login to access TFFR Member Online.  Please keep a record of the Personal ND Login for future reference.

    If you have attempted to login and were not successful, please contact the TFFR office at 701.328.9885 or 800.952.2970. 

    TFFR Member Outreach Programs
    To assist you in your retirement planning TFFR offers several retirement education programs. Please take a few minutes and view the links below which highlight the opportunities available for 2018-19. If you have any questions, please contact the retirement office at 1-800-952-2970. Thank you. 

    Outreach Program Map
    Member Services Directory


    TFFR Retirement Forms

    ND Insurance Department - offers free help with Medicare and other health insurance.

    Social Security - Medicare Benefits

PERS (Public Employment Retirement System)

403b Retirement Options

  • 403b Information

    • BPS employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in a traditional 403b or Roth 403b supplemental retirement savings plan.  Contributions are deducted from your paycheck and are tax deferred.  

    403b 2019 Plan Summary Information (IVisions Link)

    403b TSA Salary Reduction Agreement (iVisions Link)
    This form must be completed with your financial advisor. Please send the completed form to the Accounting Department at the Hughes Educational Center.

    To make a change (cancel/increase/decrease) your 403b contribution(s), please complete a 403b Salary Reduction Agreement located at the TSA Consulting Group website.  
    To rollover/transfer/withdraw funds from your 403b account, please contact the TSA Consulting Group.

    TSA Consulting Group
    Fax             1-866-741-0645
    Phone         1-888-796-3786 opt 4
    Email          recordkeeping@tsacg.com