Category: Your Money

Take advantage of holiday shopping & travel discounts 

From savings on fine jewelry and electronics to car rentals, pet sitting services and more, explore exclusive holiday discounts through the GatorPerks program.

Shop local on Small Business Saturday

On Saturday, Nov. 30, you’re encouraged to shop at local businesses in your community as part of Small Business Saturday.

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.

Don’t miss the UF Bookstore Apple Appreciation event

Today through Nov. 22, UF faculty, staff, students and alumni can receive a 10% discount on select Macs and iPads as part of the UF Apple Appreciation event.

IRS announces new tax brackets and standard deductions 

The IRS recently announced new tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for the 2025 tax year.

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.

Holiday leave cash-out period runs Oct. 28 – Nov. 7 

Each year, full-time UF TEAMS employees are eligible to cash out up to 16 hours of vacation leave before the holiday season, provided a minimum of 40 hours remains on balance. This year’s leave cash-out period runs from Monday, Oct. 28, through Thursday, Nov. 7.

Have you made your benefits elections? Open enrollment ends Nov. 1

This is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit plans should you wish to do so for the next plan year.

Discover new and exclusive savings for the UF community 

From arts and leisure to food, health and more, read on to explore and take advantage of the latest additions to our GatorPerks discount program, and visit the GatorPerks website for the full list of discounts, exclusive to UF faculty and staff. 

HEO program applications due Nov. 1

The University of Florida’s Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) scholarship provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education. This program covers up to 132 hours towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Florida or a Florida public college.

Each eligible employee may submit one child’s name into the drawing. To be considered for this benefit, the TEAMS employee must apply for the HEO scholarship by Nov. 1, 2024. Visit the Higher Education Opportunity for additional drawing requirements for participation.