Care.com Work-Life Support
UT Austin employees can activate a Care.com employee account using their university email. Once activated, employees can:
- Search for vetted caregivers and services
- Access employer-provided caregiving support resources
- Use the LifeMart employee discount platform for savings on everyday purchases
Care.com is designed to make it easier for employees to find trusted support for their caregiving and household needs while balancing work and personal responsibilities.
How to log into Care.com
Care.com provides 24/7 access to 1 on 1 expert support for all of life’s distractions and major decisions. Areas of services include childcare, eldercare, and petcare.
Step One: Begin enrollment on the website here.
Step Two: Follow the prompts to create your account.
Step Three: Use the Care.com homepage moving forward to access your benefits.
Already enrolled? Be sure to navigate to the top left corner of the login page to Sign In.
LifeMart Employee Discounts (Powered by Care.com)
LifeMart provides savings on everyday purchases and special experiences, including travel, entertainment, fitness memberships, electronics, home services, and more.
How to Access LifeMart
To use LifeMart discounts, you must first activate your UT Austin Care.com account.
Step 1: Activate Your Care.com Account
Visit the UT Austin Care.com portal.
Register using your UT Austin email address.
Complete the account activation process.
Step 2: Log In to LifeMart
Once your Care.com account is active, log in.
Scroll down to the LifeMart section within the platform.
Browse available discounts and follow vendor instructions to redeem offers.
Tips for Getting the Most from LifeMart
Search by category (travel, local deals, electronics, etc.) to quickly find relevant discounts.
Compare offers before purchasing to maximize savings.
Review details and expiration dates for each promotion.
LifeMart is powered by Care.com. To access LifeMart, you must first register with Care.com
Financial Wellness
UFCU Partnership
The University of Texas at Austin and University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) have come together with forward-thinking financial solutions tailored to the needs of University faculty and staff. Through this partnership, employees will have access to a wide range of products to help make better-educated financial decisions and increase their financial literacy and wellness. Visit UFCU’s landing page to learn more.
Financial Wellness Series by UFCU
Join us for the monthly UFCU Financial Wellness Series! By participating in our monthly series and leveraging the resources provided through our UFCU partnership, you'll have the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate your financial journey. Join us for 3 sessions this Fall. Budgeting Planning 101, October 14th. Lunch will be provided. Register on UTLearn.
Financial Well-Being
Our goal is to provide you with various carefully chosen resources to enhance your financial stability and success. From practical budgeting and helpful planning tools to valuable insights that can improve your financial literacy, this carefully curated hub offers a variety of resources to support your financial well-being. Visit the Financial Well-Being webpage for resources.
Explore Our Virtual Library
Access Financial Wellness Presentations at Your Convenience! Whether you missed a session or want to revisit your favorite presentations, our comprehensive library has you covered. Captions and different language options are available. Click the link to the Panopto platform (https://bit.ly/4fxQsqH) to access a wealth of valuable content.
2025 Commuter Subsidy Program
Staff members working a minimum of 30 hours per week, making an annualized salary of $60,000 or less for FY25-26, and who work on-site at least 3 days per week will receive a subsidy of $300. Staff members working a minimum of 30 hours per week, making an annualized salary of $60,001-$80,000 as of 9/3/2025, and who work on-site at least 3 days per week will receive a subsidy of $200. Faculty, Academic Research positions, and student workers are not eligible. Community Subsidy program page.