Category: Benefits

HEO scholarship awarded to 237 children of faculty and TEAMS employees

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237 eligible faculty and TEAMS employees’ children were recently awarded the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship. The scholarship program provides tuition assistance to 150 children of full-time TEAMS employees and 100 children of out-of-unit faculty for an undergraduate education at UF — or at any public community or state college in Florida if the student is not accepted to UF.

An overview of FMLA and parental leave

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Join UFHR Benefits on June 16 at noon to learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and parental leave at the University of Florida.

Free subscriptions available for faculty and staff

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From wellness apps and professional development to newspapers, journals and more, UF faculty and staff enjoy access to a wide range of free subscriptions.

Save on travel and entertainment with GatorPerks

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From water parks and blueberry picking to pet sitting services, car rentals and more, explore discounts to help you make the most of your summer vacation.

Summer EEP deadline approaching

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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.

Register for the EEP information session on April 16 at 2:30 p.m. for an overview of the enrollment process and to participate in a brief Q&A.

Improve your financial literacy with upcoming webinars

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No matter what stage of life you are in, you can invest in your financial health — and overall well-being — by building healthy financial habits. To help you along your journey, we’ve partnered with experts in the field to host a variety of webinars throughout April, covering topics from managing debt to understanding Medicare, saving money with GatorPerks and more.

Read on to explore upcoming webinars and register today.

Savings opportunities for your child’s college expenses

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The Florida Prepaid, Florida Investment and Fidelity 529 Plans offer affordable ways to save for your child’s future college expenses.

Are you optimizing your tax-deferring opportunities? 

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Tax season is here—now is a great time to ensure you are taking advantage of the many tax-deferring opportunities available to you as a UF employee. 

Update your beneficiary information

Read on to learn how you can review your selections and make any necessary updates.

Spread the love with GatorPerks

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Valentine’s Day is almost here! Whether you’re looking to plan a fun night out or buy the perfect gift, explore these GatorPerks discounts for savings that will sweep you off your feet. 

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