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Tax-Deferred Accounts

"Retirement Did you know that in addition to our retirement programs, you may supplement your retirement income by participating in the tax-deferred account programs?

Whether you participate in the Teachers Retirement Program (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), you can choose to save additional money for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through the Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) Program and/or Texa$aver Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). All Texas A&M University employees are eligible to participate in one or both of these voluntary supplemental pre-tax savings programs at any time

The TDA and DCP programs allow you to save money for retirement and postpone paying federal income tax on your savings and investment earnings until you begin receiving the money.

  • Overview of TRS and ORP  This document contains basic information about the ORP and TRS to help you make your one-time irrevocable choice between these two distinct plans that are suited to different individual needs.
  • Overview of TDA and DCP  This document explains the enrollment process and distribution options for each retirement plan and also refers to additional resources related to these retirement plans.

Learn more by visiting our Retirement Information page.