If a TRS member leaves the school system before meeting the criteria for retirement with either full or reduced benefits, the member may withdraw the money contributed to date, plus interest earned, but will not receive an annuity.
Partial withdrawals, or withdrawals while the employee is still working in a TRS-covered position, are not allowed.
See the TRS brochure "Requesting a Refund" for details.
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