The time has once again arrived to begin applying for financial aid for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application needed at The University of Texas at Austin to apply for grants, work-study, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) will be hosting sessions in order to assist current students to complete the online FAFSA. We anticipate these sessions will encourage you to apply early and increase their understanding of the financial aid process. Each session will take place in a computer lab setting, where you will be assisted by financial aid counselors on a walk-in basis.

The FAFSA requires income information for both student and parent(s), and thus 2009 tax returns are recommended when completing the application. If the 2009 taxes are not available, you can submit the FAFSA using estimates, and thus bring 2009 W-2’s or 2008 tax returns.

UT-Austin’s priority deadline is March 31st, 2010. NOTE: If you are a Top 10% scholarship recipient, you will need to submit the FAFSA by March 1st, 2010. For additional information see the spotlight at http://finaid.utexas.edu/spotlights/FAFSA100_sessions.html.

Join a FAFSA completion session:
Feb. 18th from 3:00-5:00 pm
Feb. 26th from 4:00-6:00 pm
March 1st from 4:00-6:00 pm
March 9th from 4:00-6:00 pm
March 24th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
March 30th from 3:00-6:00 pm

Student Government and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center have named Honors Business Association as this month’s ‘Premier Student Organization In Service.’ The selection committee noted HBA’s commitment to community service, particularly its efforts with the Graffiti Clean-Up, Habitat for Humanity, and Micah-6 Food Pantry. Thank you to the HBA Philanthropy Committee and all HBA members for their continued commitment to making Austin a better place. Keep up the good work!

Student Government and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center have named Honors Business Association as this month’s ‘Premier Student Organization In Service.’ The selection committee noted HBA’s commitment to community service, particularly its efforts with the Graffiti Clean-Up, Habitat for Humanity, and Micah-6 Food Pantry. Thank you to the HBA Philanthropy Committee and all HBA members for their continued commitment to making Austin a better place. Keep up the good work!

Do you have a friend interested in the BHP? Tell them about our upcoming information sessions:

Monday, March 1 5:30 PM CBA 4.304

Tuesday, March 2 5:30 PM GSB 3.106

Open to all freshman interested in the BHP! Learn about the application process and speak with our staff.

Tiff’s Treats will be provided.

Contact: Bhargav.Srinivasan@bba08.mccombs.utexas.edu

Date: February 13^th, 10am-2pm

Description: The 2010 McCombs Executive Summit aims to bring together our nation’s top business students with the world’s most influential corporate and governmental leaders to discuss issues presently relevant to our nation’s choices and the summit’s theme this year: government’s role in business. We will seek to educate students by hosting three breakout sections through which we will examine the normative relationship between government and business in energy, healthcare and finance.

This year’s summit will bring together attending corporate executives and government officials to speak on a discussion panel, and participate in energizing breakout sessions with students, all centered around what government’s role in these industries ought to be. We are inviting opinions from all ends of the spectrum. Students will have the opportunity to directly interact with top business and governmental leaders at a catered lunch for all participants.

Apply at http://www.texasbusinesscouncil.com in order to be selected to attend. Only 100 spots available. APPLY BY MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7^TH.

More info about the event at http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/students/ubc/Programs/MES/index.html