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7.11 Credit for Past Services (Academic Specialist Handbook)

For retirement vesting purposes only, an academic specialist may receive credit for past service if the following conditions are met:

1. Academic specialists who terminate employment from Michigan State University for more than twelve (12) months and subsequently are re-employed by MSU for five (5) or more continuous years are eligible to apply for credit for the previous employment.
   
2. A minimum of nine (9) months of continuous service prior to the date of termination is required to apply for credit for past service.
   
3. Approved leaves of absence do not constitute a break in service.

Credit for past service applies solely to the minimum retirement requirements and has no effect on any other University benefits or programs. To apply for credit for past service, submit a written request to the Office of Academic Human Resources, 312 Administration Building, after establishing five years of continuous re-employment.

The following information should be included in the written request:

1. Name (indicate if previously employed under a different name)
2. Social Security Number
3. Present Department
4. Previous Employment Date
5. Separation Date
6. Re-employment Date

Questions regarding this procedure should be directed to the Office of Academic Human Resources, 355-1526.

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