Your Retirement

Welcome to the LPSS Retirement website. We would like to thank you for your years of service and dedication to the students of Lafayette Parish. Below you will find all the tools you need to get information and process your retirement!! Please note that by clicking on the RED highlighted words, you will be taken to that information.

Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL)

Louisiana School Employees’ Retirement System  (LSERS)

Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL)

Your Retirement Overview

What Are My Benefits?
When Can I Retire?   
How Do I Retire?
What About My Leave?
Can I see My TRSL Account?
How Do I Get a Refund?

Optional Programs

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan)
ILSB (Initial Lump Sum Benefit)

Purchase Service
 

Service Retirement Packet

Retirement Application Checklist
Application for Service Retirement
Direct Deposit of Benefits
LPSS In-House Retirement Forms

DROP Packet

DROP Application Checklist
Application for DROP
LPSS In-House Sick Leave Days Paid  (LPSS will pay ‘up to’ 25 sick days either when entering DROP or at retirement)

Retiring After DROP

Checklist for Retiring after DROP
Termination of Employment End of DROP Participation/Employment Application
Direct Deposit of Benefits
LPSS In-House Retirement Forms

Disability Retirement

Disability Retirement Application Checklist
Application for Disability Retirement
Disability Report by Supervisor
Member Statement of Disabling Condition
Physician Report of Disabling Condition
Physician Report of Disabling Condition (For use by psychiatrist)
Physician Annual Report of Disabling Condition (For retirees only)
Statement of Child’s Permanent Disabling Condition

Miscellaneous Retirement Forms

Active Member Change of Address Authorization
Active Member Name Change Request
Beneficiary Designation for Non-Retired Members
Application for Refund
Retiree Refund Application
Direct Deposit for Refund of Contributions
Benefit Estimate Request
 

Louisiana School Employees’ Retirement System  (LSERS)

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Retirement Plans/eligibility And Benefit Options

Regular Service Retirement

Service Retirement Checklist
Apply for Service Retirement
Authorization for Direct Deposit
W4-P (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments)
LPSS In-House Retirement Forms

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan)

DROP Checklist
Apply for DROP
LPSS In-House Sick Leave Days Paid  (LPSS will pay ‘up to’ 25 sick days either when entering DROP or at retirement)

Retiring After DROP

After DROP Checklist
Application for Retirement After DROP
Spousal Consent for DROP Account
Authorization for Direct Deposit 
LPSS In-House Retirement Forms

IBRP (Initial Benefit Retirement Plan)

IBRP Checklist
Apply for IBRP Retirement
Authorization for Direct Deposit
W4-P (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments)
LPSS In-House Retirement Forms

Disability Retirement

Disability Checklist
Apply for Disability Retirement
Physician Report of Disabling Condition
Authorization for Direct Deposit
W4-P (Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments)

Early Retirement

Benefit Options

Purchase of Credit
 

Miscellaneous Retirement Forms

Change of Address Authorization
Named Beneficiary
Application for Refund of Member Contributions
Request for Monthly Benefit Estimate

Contact Us

Lafayette Parish
School System
Retirement Office
P.O. Drawer 2158
Lafayette, LA 70502

Pam Kennedy
pmkennedy@lpssonline.com
Office: 337-521-7053
Fax: 337-521-7051