Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS)
Student Services Bulding (SSB), 3.200
bevonomics@austin.utexas.edu
512.475.6282
Student Services Bulding (SSB), 3.200
bevonomics@austin.utexas.edu
512.475.6282
The Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) administers Bevonomics, a personal money management
education program for students at The University of Texas at Austin. The Bevonomics program provides
information and resources, which empower students to make financially responsible decisions. Bevonomics
workshops help increase awareness of consumer debt while expanding the knowledge and importance of
daily money management.
PROGRAM GOALS
Provide students with accurate and practical personal financial management
information.
Increase awareness of the basic vocabulary, concepts, and business practices of the banking and credit industries. Prepare students to evaluate and execute financial transactions such as securing a credit card or opening a checking account.
Increase awareness of the basic vocabulary, concepts, and business practices of the banking and credit industries. Prepare students to evaluate and execute financial transactions such as securing a credit card or opening a checking account.
Assist students to develop comprehensive daily and monthly spending plans.
Increase awareness of the various sources of income and expenses. Explain the procedures and methods that are involved in creating a budget. Provide recommendations on how to maintain budgeting as a life-long activity.
Increase awareness of the various sources of income and expenses. Explain the procedures and methods that are involved in creating a budget. Provide recommendations on how to maintain budgeting as a life-long activity.
Provide students with practical recommendations on how to reduce expenses.
Recommend activities on and off campus that require little or no financial commitment. Provide suggestions on how to reduce unnecessary discretionary spending. Suggest methods to live within their budgetary limit.
Recommend activities on and off campus that require little or no financial commitment. Provide suggestions on how to reduce unnecessary discretionary spending. Suggest methods to live within their budgetary limit.
Spring 2013 Calendar of Events
| BVN 101: BUDGETING & BUILDING CREDIT AS A COLLEGE STUDENT | ||
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| Acclimate your saving and spending style to that of the college lifestyle. Learn how to create and use a daily budget, save money, grow a savings account and build good credit. | |||
| Thursday, February 7, 2013 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM | WAG 308 | |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | CLA 0.112 | |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2013 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM | GAR 0.128 | |
| BVN 102: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH | ||
| Find out how best to search for scholarships and learn writing tips to improve your application. | |||
| Tuesday, February 12, 2013 | 3:00PM – 4:00PM | CBA 4.348 | |
| Thursday, March 21, 2013 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | CBA 4.348 | |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM | GAR 0.128 | |
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| BVN 103: MANAGING YOUR STUDENT LOANS | ||
| A review of repayment options available for federal, state, and private loans. In addition, learn about consolidation, deferment options and loan forgiveness programs. | |||
| Tuesday, February 19, 2013 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | CLA 0.112 | |
| Monday, March 25, 2013 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | GAR 0.128 | |
| Thursday, April 11, 2013 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM | WAG 308 | |
| Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | CBA 4.324 | |
| BVN 104: MAKING THE MOVE TO LIVING OFF-CAMPUS | ||
| Co-Presenter: Legal Services for Students | |||
| Prepare yourself as you make the move to live off-campus. Familiarize yourself with popular student areas around Austin, expenses, safety and your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. | |||
| Monday, February 18, 2013 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM | GAR 0.128 | |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2013 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | CBA 4.324 | |
| BVN 302A: UNDERSTANDING STOCKS, BONDS, & MUTUAL FUNDS* | ||
| Find out what these investment vehicles are and how they work. | |||
| Wednesday, February 20, 2013 | 4:30PM – 5:30PM | WAG 308 | |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2013 | 5:00PM – 6:00PM | WAG 308 | |
| Monday, April 8, 2013 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | WAG 308 | |
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| BVN 302B: INVESTING FOR LIFE* | ||
| Learn how to use investments to satisfy your financial goals. | |||
| Wednesday, February 27, 2013 | 4:30PM – 5:30PM | WAG 308 | |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | 5:00PM – 6:00PM | WAG 308 | |
| Monday, April 15, 2013 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | WAG 308 | |
| BVN 305: CAPITALIZING ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS* | ||
| Learn about 401(k) plans and other benefits your future employer may offer. | |||
| Monday, February 11, 2013 | 5:00PM – 6:00PM | WAG 308 | |
| Monday, March 4, 2013 | 5:30PM – 6:30PM | WAG 308 | |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2013 | 4:30PM – 5:30PM | WAG 308 | |
*Funded in part by a grant from the Investor Protection Trust.
Resources
Interactive Spending Plan (XLS)
Credit & Loan Vocabulary (PDF)
Finding $$$ Tips (PDF)
How to Calculate Interest (PDF)
How to Write a Check (PDF)
How to Use a Check Register (PDF)
What Will Your Loan Really Cost? (PDF)
Balancing Your Checkbook Using Your Online Statement: Worksheet (PDF)
Balancing Your Checkbook Using Your Online Statement: Sample (PDF)
References & Helpful Websites (PDF)
Saving $$$ Tips (PDF)
Savings Comparison Over Time (PDF)
Payoffs Over Time (PDF)
Things to Look for in a Credit Card (PDF)
Credit & Loan Vocabulary (PDF)
Finding $$$ Tips (PDF)
How to Calculate Interest (PDF)
How to Write a Check (PDF)
How to Use a Check Register (PDF)
What Will Your Loan Really Cost? (PDF)
Balancing Your Checkbook Using Your Online Statement: Worksheet (PDF)
Balancing Your Checkbook Using Your Online Statement: Sample (PDF)
References & Helpful Websites (PDF)
Saving $$$ Tips (PDF)
Savings Comparison Over Time (PDF)
Payoffs Over Time (PDF)
Things to Look for in a Credit Card (PDF)
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