Optional Employee Benefits

The University of Kansas provides the following optional employee benefits:

• Charitable Contributions: You can setup automatic payroll deduction to support United Way, the KU Endowment Association and Community Health Charities. Please visit Charitable Contributions for more information.
• Corporate VISA Credit Card: If you are interested in applying for a VISA credit card to use for work related expenses while traveling, please visit Personal Credit Card » for more information.
• Banking Benefits: Commerce Bank offers discounts and premium rate services through Benefits Banking to KU employees. Please visit Commerce Bank » for more information.
• 529 Education Savings Plan: If you are interested in planning and investing for higher education costs for your child, grandchild, friend, spouse or even yourself, please refer to LearningQuest » for information about the 529 Education Savings Plan.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts are available for state employees on various products and from various vendors. Please visit the STAR Employee Discount Program » for more information.
• KU Card: The KU Card provides access to university facilities, services, cash convenience and more. Please visit the KU Card Center » for more information.
• State of Kansas Library: Provides library service to state employees including online databases, interlibrary loans, collections and resources, talking books and digital book e-lending.  Please visit State of Kansas Library » for more information.