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Affordable UF

University of Florida

Get an Affordable UF Badge for your course
Let students know that your course is affordable

Affordable UF Badges

Affordable UF Badge

Courses that contain required material costing $20 or less per-credit hour will receive an Affordable UF Badge. Badges appear in the textbook adoption system indicated by an apple icon visible to students during registration.

Program Features:
  • Course material costs are $20 or less per credit hour (including lab materials).
  • Instructor certifies that all materials required for purchase will be used in course activities and assignments.
  • Instructors receive the Affordable UF Badge to include on course syllabus and Canvas course site.

How do I participate?

Affordable UF Badge Application form

When you submit your textbook adoption through the Textbook Adoption website, if your material cost is $20 or less per credit hour, you will have the option to choose to participate.  In addition, you will be asked:

  • In addition to any publisher content, are you using any of the following (select all that apply):
  • You will also be asked to certify that all of the materials required for purchase will be used in the course assignments and activities.

What can I do with a badge?

If your course is eligible to receive the Affordable UF badge, you will be sent a digital copy of the designation. Your badge can be displayed in many places, including:

  • your syllabus
  • your Canvas site
  • your email signature line
  • digital resumes/CVs
  • social media
  • your website

Students will also see the badge in the course textbook requirements when registering.

Am I required to participate in Affordable UF Badges?

Participation in this program is voluntary.

Can I mix and match resources?

Course materials can be derived from multiple sources as long as the total cost of purchase (including lab materials) is $20 or less per credit hour.

Where can I get help with affordable course content?

See resources for instructors or schedule a consultation.

Which courses are participating?

Check out courses that have been granted Affordable UF Badges.