We are pleased to announce that, as a New York State employee, you may now contribute to the College Savings Program through payroll direct deposit. New York's innovative Program is an extraordinary opportunity to help make college more affordable. It provides you with a way to save for that important long-term goal and receive significant tax benefits.

The program is jointly implemented by The Office of the State Comptroller and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. The program is managed by TIAA, part of TIAA-CREF, a nationally recognized leader in long-term investing with over $200 billion in assets under management.

For further information about this Program you can visit www.nysaves.org or contact Gwendolyn Harewood, Payroll Administrator in Room 1156 Boylan Hall (x5091).