Explore back-to-school wellness and financial resources
The start of a school year is often a hectic time, bringing with it new routines and new financial obligations. As you begin to prepare, take a moment to explore some of the wellness and financial resources available to you and your family as part of the UF community.
Wellness
Explore GatorCare’s Healthy Back to School Recipe Guide, featuring tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes with 500 calories or less.
Break those summer sleeping habits with tips from Anne-Marie Slinger, M.D., a UF assistant professor of pediatrics in the College of Medicine.
Learn how to choose the best backpack for your child with Joanne Jackson Foss, Ph.D., a lecturer and director of professional programs in the UF College of Health Professions’ department of occupational therapy.
Read about the vital role of dental hygiene in academics from Olga Ensz, DMD, a clinical assistant professor at the UF College of Dentistry.
Learn how to select safe school supplies for your kids from UF/IFAS Extension agent Katherine Allen. Explore even more back-to-school articles on the UF/IFAS blogs website.
Sign up for your free Calm Health subscription today to explore wellness content curated for parents and children.
Finances
Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, running now through Thursday, Aug. 20. Learn more.
Read this article from UF/IFAS Extension Levy County to discover more tips to save on back-to-school shopping.
UF faculty and staff have access to a wide array of savings through the GatorPerks discount program. Plus, create a free TicketsatWork account using the code UFLEDU for additional offers, including discounts on meal kits, technology, apparel and more.
Explore our Financial Literacy Workshop Series for live and on-demand webinars aimed at increasing financial literacy and developing healthier financial habits.
Visit the UF Worklife website for more financial and wellness resources.