Important Details on SF's Spring Vaccine Incentives

February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022 – Santa Fe College is holding a voluntary spring vaccination incentive program, similar to the one held in the fall. SF encourages anyone who is interested in getting vaccinated to do so. Free vaccines are available at local pharmacies, Publix, and the local Health Department. Santa Fe College will also host a vaccination clinic Tuesday, March 1, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Building S, Room 29 as part of the college's Safe Spring Break event on the Northwest Campus.

Students

Current SF students can get a one-time non-recurring $60 if they received the final shot of their full allotment of COVID-19 vaccine (second shot of Pfizer or Moderna or single shot of Johnson & Johnson) between November 1, 2021, and March 20, 2022. In the alternative, students can get a one-time non-recurring $60 if they received a booster at any time up to March 20, 2022.

Now through March 25, students can visit a designated physical location to sign up for the incentive and have their vaccination or booster status verified in person.

Northwest Campus,Student Life Lobby

Students must have their Student ID (or some form of photo ID) and their vaccine card/paper for verification.

The lobby in Student Life will be open for in-person verifications as follows:

  • Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blount Center, Downtown Gainesville

Students must have their Student ID (or some form of photo ID) and their vaccine card/paper for verification.

The Blount Center will be open for in-person verifications as follows:

  • Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Davis Center, Archer front desk

Students must have their Student ID (or some form of photo ID) and their vaccine card/paper for verification.

The Davis Center, Archer, will be open and available for in-person verification as follows:

  • Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Perry Center, Alachua, Deb Singletary in front office

Students must have their Student ID (or some form of photo ID) and their vaccine card/paper for verification.

The Perry Center in Alachua will be open and available for in-person verification as follows:

  • Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Watson Center/Andrews Center

Students must have their Student ID (or some form of photo ID) and their vaccine card/paper for verification.

The Watson Center (front desk) in Keystone Heights and the Andrews Center (SA 204) in Starke, will be available for in-person verification as follows:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m.
  • Friday 9 a.m. to noon

During the week of March 21– 25 only, eligible students who wish to participate can also use a Zoom room to sign up for the incentive and have their vaccination or booster status verified in person. Additional messaging will be forthcoming to let students know how to join the Zoom Room.

Once vaccination status is confirmed, students will receive the $60 through BankMobile (as applicable) via their payment method preference set up in eSantaFe. Payments will be viewable on students' My FA Status by April 22, 2022. If students don't have a BankMobile account, they will receive a check in the mail. Checks will be sent after April 22. In addition, all those who receive the financial incentive will be eligible to receive additional rewards through a random drawing.  Ten students will be selected at random to receive a $250 book store voucher, and one student will be selected at random to receive tuition – up to 12 credit hours – for the fall 2022 or spring 2023 semester. The student must use the tuition credit for themselves and can use the credit for tuition only (books and fees not included) and cannot sell or give the credit to another student.

Employees

SF employees can get a one-time non-recurring $60 (less taxes) if they have had their final shot of their full allotment of COVID-19 vaccine (second shot of Pfizer or Moderna or single shot of Johnson & Johnson) between November 1, 2021, and March 20, 2022. In the alternative, employees can get a one-time non-recurring $60 if they received a booster at any time up to March 20, 2022.

SF employees may contact Human Resources at human.resources@sfcollege.edu to arrange an in-person or virtual (Teams or Zoom) appointment to verify vaccination status (you must present your vaccine card or paper for viewing). March 25 is the final deadline for verification.

Upon confirmation, employees will receive the $60 incentive, less any applicable taxes, in their April 15 payroll. As part of a random drawing, verified employees will also be eligible to receive one of 5 designated parking spots for the Fall 2022 Semester.