DALLAS - Dallas College announced incentives to get students, faculty and staff vaccinated against COVID-19.
Students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Students and employees who are already vaccinated can show their vaccination card to receive the money.
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"We strongly believe that the more people we have vaccinated, the quicker we can emerge from the shadow of COVID-19," said Dallas College Chancellor Joe May.
The college will also be offering free vaccines and COVID-19 tests at its seven campuses starting next Monday, August 30.
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