Employee Benefits

Employee and Retiree Benefits

UCCS Employee Benefits & Perks

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs and the CU System offer a variety of benefits & perks to employees and their families. Explore the following information to learn more about UCCS employee benefits.

Insurance Programs
Retirement Plans
Leave
Professional Development
Faculty Housing Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts
UCCS Retiree Benefits and Perks

Insurance Programs for UCCS Employees

UCCS employees receive health and wellness benefits through the CU system, including medical, vision, & dental plans.

Medical

UCCS employees can choose one of CU's four offered medical plans, with various costs, benefits, and services available.

Dental

CU offers two Delta Dental plans, Essential Dental and Choice Dental, which offer extensive coverage with affordable deductibles and coinsurance payments.

Vision

The voluntary Anthem Blue View Vision Plan has extensive provider coverage, low copays, and money towards annual contact lenses or frames.

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Employee Retirement Plans

All UCCS employees are eligible to enroll in one of three options for retirement plans offered by the CU system.

 

Employee Leave

Professional Development

Every employee contributes unique talents to the university and is encouraged to continue to develop and grow as an employee and as an individual. To that end, the university has employee training resources in place to assure that we know how to work together, use university resources efficiently and ethically, and comply with federal and state laws.

Faculty Housing Assistance Programs

UCCS offers Faculty Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) through the CU System. FHAP is a need-based financial program developed to attract and retain new and current faculty, including tenure and tenure track faculty.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Services, the CU System office that serves all four campuses, will assist you in completing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness form. 

 

UCCS Employee Fitness & Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Select any of the discounts available to UCCS employees.

State or Colorado Benefit Hub

As a state employer, CU employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program, Benefit Hub.

CU Advantage

This site presents you with a one-stop spot to find and take advantage of the many benefits, resources, perks and advantages CU has assembled as part of its commitment to its workforce.

UCCS Retiree Benefits and Perks

We are proud of our retiree benefit program, and we think it makes us a standout employer of choice in Colorado. After years of dedicated service, we are pleased to offer several benefits and perks to help foster your lifelong connection with our institution.  As a valued retiree, you have access to a range of exclusive perks, including access to campus facilities such as our library and fitness center. Stay engaged with the vibrant academic community you helped build and explore new opportunities in your retirement. Join us in celebrating your ongoing connection to our university community through our retiree perks program.

Retiree Health Benefits and Life Insurance

UCCS Retiree Benefits and Perks

Lifetime Free Parking

Complimentary VIP parking permit every year for life for employees with 15 or more continuous years of service at UCCS

Library Borrowing Privileges

Kraemer Family Library will extend borrowing privileges to all faculty and staff who retire as employees of UCCS. A special borrower's card may be obtained from the Circulation Desk.

Tuition Assistance Program

As a leader in education, UCCS values curious minds and continued growth – not just for students but also for dedicated employees.
That is why the University provides tuition assistance to qualified employees and their dependents.

Pikes Peak State College Tuition Waiver Program

Employees of UCCS may be eligible for a tuition waiver for up to six credit hours per academic year at Pikes Peak State College. 

Eligibility

•    Faculty, University and Classified staff that are on a regular appointment (non-temporary) with a 100% appointment are eligible for up to six undergraduate credit hours per academic year.
•    Faculty, University and Classified staff that are on a regular appointment (non-temporary ) with a 50%- 99% appointment are eligible for up to three undergraduate credit hours per academic year.
•    Temporary employees, hourly employees, teaching assistants, student employees, lecturers and honorarium faculty are not eligible for the tuition waiver.
•    The tuition waiver applies only to tuition costs. Any fees charged by PPSC will be paid by the UCCS employee using the tuition waiver.
•    Employees must obtain written approval from their supervisor.
•    The tuition waiver is authorized for courses that will benefit the State and enhance the employee's performance at UCCS.
•    Continuing and professional education (Extended Studies) are excluded from the tuition waiver program.

Process

•    Eligible employees must complete and submit admission materials and the required waiver to obtain the tuition waiver no later than the first day of the PPSC semester.
•    The Tuition Benefit Form must be completed and certified by UCCS Human Resources for verification of current employment.
•    Once approved, the employee is responsible for submitting the form to PPSC's Enrollment Services Department before the class start date.
•    To be eligible to use this waiver, employees must wait to register on a space available basis on or after the first day of each semester. Classes must be open and available. While using this waiver, wait listing is not allowed.