Scheduled pay dates for 2012, which includes January 2013, are below. Listed mailing dates are determined by the State Controller's Office, the check issuer.

Payments are made in arrears, meaning the check you receive each month is the payment for the prior month's benefit. CalSTRS benefit checks are sent in the mail or electronically if you have direct deposit.

*Southern California – Zip Codes Series 900-930
**Northern California – Zip Codes Series 931-961

Choose Direct Deposit

To have your check electronically deposited in your bank account, apply online at myCalSTRS or fill out the Direct Deposit Authorization form.

Direct Deposit is Safe and Fast

• Over 90 percent of CalSTRS retirees chose direct deposit.
• It is safe, quick and reliable.
• It reduces the risk of your check getting lost in the mail, stolen or forged.
• If your check is lost, stolen or forged replacing your check takes less time.

If Your Check Is Late

Benefit Checks Received by Mail

• Make sure we have your correct mailing address. You can update your address online at myCalSTRS or fill out and submit an Address Change Request form by mail.
• Contact CalSTRS if you have not received your check by the fifth business day of the month.

Benefit Checks Received through Direct Deposit

• If you have direct deposit, your financial institution has until the close of the direct deposit date above to place the funds in your account. Contact your financial institution to find out what time your funds are placed in your account.
• Contact CalSTRS if you have questions.