Next Steps: STLCC Vax to School Incentive for Employees, Students

In an effort to encourage employees and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19, St. Louis Community College offered a monetary incentive: $500 for employees and $100 for students.

STLCC Vax to School Incentive Program was announced in August to current employees and enrolled students. Those who receive a complete COVID-19 vaccination, whether one-dose or two-dose series, are eligible for the monetary incentive. Participation in the incentive program is voluntary. Details about the program and submitting proof of vaccination were announced in an email today.

Employee Eligibility
All STLCC full-time and part-time employees must:

• Have an active job assignment as of Oct. 29.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 29.
• Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. with the STLCC Mobile app.
• Be employed by the College at the time they submit proof of vaccination.
• Remain employed at STLCC until receiving the payment.
• Have a Social Security or Taxpayer Identification number for the incentive payment.

Student Eligibility
STLCC students – full-time, part-time and dual enrollment – must:

• Be enrolled as a current student for fall 2021 as of Oct. 29.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 29.
• Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. with the STLCC Mobile app.
• Have a Social Security or Taxpayer Identification number for the incentive payment.

The College will pay the incentives to employees and students by Nov. 30; however, the date is subject to change.

In August, the College hosted on-campus COVID-19 vaccination events at its Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood locations. Approximately 185 students were vaccinated.

Funding for the Incentive Program
STLCC is able to pay for the incentive program with money from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA).

HEERF provides funds for emergency student aid grants to help students through the impact of the pandemic and supports the College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic such as expanding learning modalities to virtual or online formats and other safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

St. Louis Community College received $66,143,161 through HEERF. Details about HEERF reporting is on the College’s website.

The estimated cost to offer $100 incentives to students is $1 million.

The estimated cost for the $500 employee incentive is $1.5 million.

Masks Required
The College requires all students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear masks inside at all STLCC locations. Wearing a mask while indoors with others reduces the risk of both getting and transmitting the virus.

Please continue to maintain a social distance, wash your hands regularly, and stay at home if you are sick.