We're Here to Help: Benefits of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID Card
January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024 – The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» ID (Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID) card provides proof of a person's status as a member of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community. Students who want an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID card must be currently enrolled in classes and have their tuition fully paid.
The card has its perks. Do you know how to get one?
How to Obtain an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID
In-Person
Students taking classes on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Northwest Campus should visit ID Card Services in person. ID Card Services is located on the Northwest Campus in Student Life (Building S, 1st Floor Lobby).
Online
Students enrolled in only online classes or classes at a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» center may complete an online ID appointment and have their Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID card mailed. To make an appointment, email student.life@sfcollege.edu with your name and student ID number.
What You Need
Students must present a current U.S government issued photo ID (e.g. state-issued ID card, driver's license, military ID, passport), a non-U.S. passport, or an official photo ID issued by a Florida public school within the past 5 years. Make sure your full name on your presenting ID matches what we have in the system. If you need to change your name, please do so with the Records Office first.
Costs
Student activity and service fees (A&S fees) pay for a student's first card. Adult Education IDs cost $5. All replacements for lost or damaged cards cost $10.
What Can You Do with an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID?
Access Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Resources
Current benefits include the ability to use the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Fitness Center, Rec Room, Lawrence W. Tyree Library and the Testing Center.
Attend Home Games for Free
Admission to volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball home games is free for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty, staff, students and retirees who have an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID.
Attend Certain Performances for Free
You can watch some of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology performances for free if you have Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID. Details vary by event so check the schedule before you make plans.
Ride the Bus for Free
The entire Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community may ride standard RTS buses for free system-wide when showing an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID.
Enjoy Local Discounts
Many businesses in Gainesville give discounts to individuals with valid Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID cards.
Don't Leave Home Without It
In addition to the previously mentioned benefits, some Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» instructors require an Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID before delivering testing. Getting one is well worth the effort. Learn more about Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»ID cards here.
