Category: Your Money

Discover exclusive summer savings for UF faculty and staff

With summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore savings opportunities available to you as UF faculty and staff! From theme parks and blueberry picking to pet sitting services, car rentals and more, we’ve curated a list of GatorPerks discounts to help you make the most of your summer vacation.

University Press book sale happening now

In addition to its ongoing spring sale, University Press is offering 30-60% off select subject-area books in connection with upcoming conferences.

Healthy eating on a budget

Join UF/IFAS FCS Agent Shari Bresin on April 10 to learn how to calculate a realistic food budget for your family, meal plan and stretch your food dollars.

Understanding your W-4 and avoiding fraud

Join UF/IFAS Family Consumer Sciences Agents Halie Corbit and Cindi Hetz on April 22 for a webinar covering key financial topics.

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.

Florida Fresh Dining holding faculty and staff appreciation days through end of April

Take advantage of a discounted door rate at the Food Hall at Gator Corner and the Eatery at Broward Hall every Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 25.

Affordable cooking with herbs

Join Field & Fork’s Chef Fred as he teaches you how to grow your own herbs and spices to save money at the grocery store.

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.

Improve your financial literacy with upcoming webinars

No matter what stage of life you are in, you can invest in your financial health — and overall well-being — by empowering yourself and building healthy financial habits. To help you along your financial journey, we’ve partnered with experts in the field to host a variety of webinars throughout April covering topics ranging from credit card debt to affordable cooking and more.

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.