The ASRS Service Purchase Program is a benefit that allows active members with previous qualifying service to purchase past service time. There are 5 types of qualifying service, with the most common being the purchase of Forfeited Service or the purchase of Other Public Service. While it can be costly, it can also be beneficial - potentially increasing your lifetime benefit and/or allowing you to retire earlier than planned.
Important News
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A Service Purchase Overview: Types & Cost Factors
September 9, 2026 -
Even Lower Admin Fees for ASRS Supplemental Savings Plans!
July 22, 2026We are pleased to announce a new, long-term contract with Nationwide Retirement Solutions (Nationwide) to continue providing supplemental savings plans with solid investment choices and professional oversight for ASRS members. Nationwide has been an outstanding, trusted partner to our organization, and this new contract ensures they will continue to support our members' retirement goals for the foreseeable future.
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Changing Employers & Re-Enrolling
July 17, 2026If you’ve recently changed ASRS employers, don’t forget to update your myASRS account! Every ASRS employer has a unique enrollment code they provide to all their new employees - it’s important to go through the online re-enrollment process with your new employer’s enrollment code to ensure that your information on file is completely up-to-date.
When you begin employment with a new ASRS employer:
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About Us
For more than 70 years, the Arizona State Retirement System has provided retirement security to Arizona’s public servants, including teachers, municipal workers, and other government employees. The ASRS proudly serves more than a 650,000 members, including more than 175,000 retired members.
