Retirement

Holy Cross has a normal retirement date of the last day of the month in which you attain your 65th birthday. You may apply for retirement benefits at an earlier or later date by contacting the Human Resources department. It is recommended that you do so at least 120 days prior to retirement.

College of the Holy Cross DC Retirement Plan Disclosure Notice

The College of the Holy Cross maintains the COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS DC RETIREMENT PLAN (the “Plan”).

To view and obtain more up-to-date investment performance or Plan information, please go to http://mv.participantdisclosure.com. (Password: 65424)

Retirement Plans

Exempt Employees

The 403(b) Defined Contribution Plan is funded by mandatory employee contributions of 2% of your pay and a College match of 10% of your pay.

Pension Plan for Nonexempt Employees

Holy Cross offers a defined benefit pension plan for eligible nonexempt (hourly paid) employees (Holy Cross Retirement Plan for Nonexempt Employees). There is no cost to the employee to participate in the plan. If you work a minimum of 1,000 hours/year and you are 21 years of age, you may participate in the plan after one year of continuous service. The plan benefit is at least 2% of your average base salary times your eligible years of service.

The plan requires that you complete five years of service in order to be vested and entitled to receive a retirement benefit in accordance with the terms of the plan. The benefits under the plan are based on your years of service and pay history during those years, in accordance with the plan document.

The plan “normal retirement date” is the last day of the month in which you attain your 65th birthday. You may apply for retirement benefits at an earlier or later date. To apply for retirement benefits, contact the Human Resources department. It is recommended that you apply at least 120 days prior to your intended retirement date

In addition to the Pension Plan, nonexempt employees can make voluntary contributions, on a pre-tax or post-basis, to the 403(b) Group Supplemental Retirement Plan.  See Supplemental Retirement Plan for All Employees section below.

All Employees

All full-time, part-time and on-call employees are eligible to participate in the Holy Cross 403(b) Defined Contribution Group Supplemental Retirement Plan. Employees may elect to start, stop, increase or decrease voluntary contributions to their Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) at any time during the year.  Your voluntary contributions may be made on either a pre-tax or post-tax basis (ROTH).  See the 403(b) Plan Enrollment Flyer (PDF) for detailed instructions. 

Follow the instructions on the flyer to elect your voluntary contribution amount and select your investment options. In accordance with our plan provisions, any contributions to your SRA that have not been directed by you, will be automatically invested in the default investment option, appropriate to your projected Plan Normal Retirement Date (65th birthday).

Master Administrator

The College offers a retirement planning website for the College of the Holy Cross 403(b) Defined Contribution and Group Supplemental Retirement Plan.

The site, www.netbenefits.com/holycross, which may be used by all employees allows you to:

  • Enroll in the retirement plan
  • Change your retirement plan contribution amount
  • View plan details
  • Use interactive tools and calculators to help you set financial goals
  • Review investment performance or Plan information

Please see the enrollment flyer below in regards to navigating the website and learning more about the 403(b) Plan.

Retirement Education and Counseling Sessions

Retirement planning consultants from Fidelity are regularly scheduled on campus each month to conduct personal financial one-on-one counseling sessions. Please call to register for your personal counseling session:


Fidelity: 800-642-7131

To schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Fidelity Representative, please visit www.fidelity.com/schedule

Other Retirement Resources