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You can send us a file to include termination and vesting data for multiple employees.


The first step is to create the proper file layout. Once the file is in the proper layout and you have downloaded the real data and saved it, the next step is to retrieve it so it can be sent. Selecting the "Upload File" button will allow you to send the file. Be sure the File Type selected says "Employment Status."

Type appropriate path/drive and file name or click "Browse" button to select appropriate remittance file from your systems directory.

IMPORTANT: You cannot change the file name in the "Select file" box. The file name must be established during your payroll process when it is saved to your directory. If you request a file to be sent that cannot be identified by your system (i.e., you typed in the wrong path and file name) you will have sent TIAA-CREF a blank file.

You can provide comments in the description field such as: employee status description and date.

Click "Upload file(s)" button to deliver your file to TIAA-CREF.

Once your remittance file is successfully sent to TIAA-CREF you will receive the following acknowledgement.

Verify that your acknowledgement indicates a file size other than a "0KB" size. If it indicates a "0KB" size than you have probably sent TIAA-CREF a blank file due to miss spelling of the file name or not identifying the correct path/drive that the file is located in. You will need to re-send the correct file.

You may continue working in the Secure Administrator Web Center or logoff by clicking "Logout".

If you click "Return to File Exchange" you will return to the File exchange page whereby you can transmit another file or view the history of remittance files that you previously sent.

TIAA-CREF will complete the remittance process once the payment for the remittance is received. It is important that the total amount of contributions on your remittance file equal the amount of payment you send TIAA-CREF.


If you are still using a paper Annuity Contribution Statement, simply cross through that employee's information and mail it to us at:

You can also fax us a list of terminated employees. The fax numbers are 1 800 842-5916 and 1 800 842-5918. When faxing this information to us, please be sure to include your Premium Payment Group number and Scheduled Payment Date.


Tricks of the Trade
    Getting started
    Within remittance method
         Sending a file online
         Online data entry
    Outside remittance method
         Sending a file online
         Enter data individually