Category: Benefits

Summer EEP deadline approaching

UF faculty and staff who wish to take college courses through the Employee Education Program, or EEP, during the summer semester are encouraged to visit the program website today for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines. 

Need a sign to shop? Look for GatorPerks signage around town! 

Look for a GatorPerks window decal or table stand at your favorite stores and restaurants, or ask about available offers for the UF community at checkout. 

Savings opportunities for your child’s college expenses

The Florida Prepaid and the Florida Investment 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses, and convenient payroll deductions make saving even easier. Fidelity’s 529 plan also offers a flexible, tax-advantaged way to save and pay for your children’s qualified education expenses.

Are you optimizing your tax-deferring opportunities?

Tax season is here — now is a great time to do a financial check-up to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax-deferring opportunities available to you.

Health insurance options for early retirees

Register for a webinar on Feb. 6 at noon to explore health insurance options for people who retire before they are eligible for Medicare.

Explore ways to enhance your retirement savings  

With tax season upon us, now is a great time to review your voluntary savings plans to ensure you’re optimizing your contributions. In addition to the mandatory state retirement plans, you may participate in voluntary Fidelity 403(b) and 457(b) Florida Deferred Compensation plans to supplement your retirement income via payroll deductions. These plans are open to all UF employees and have no employer contribution. They also accept rollovers from other retirement plans.  

Read on for a breakdown of each plan or watch a video highlighting the differences between the plans and how to effectively save for retirement.

Verify your 2025 benefits elections 

Any changes you made during the annual open enrollment period will be reflected on your December and January paychecks.

Final call for spring EEP applications

Visit the Employee Education Program (EEP) website for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines.

EEP deadlines approaching for spring semester

UF faculty and staff who wish to take courses at UF through the Employee Education Program (EEP) during the spring semester are encouraged to visit the program website for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines.

HEO applications due Nov. 1

The Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education.