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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.
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.
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.

Spring 2013 Calendar of Events

Information symbol icon. BVN 101: BUDGETING & BUILDING CREDIT AS A COLLEGE STUDENT
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
Graduation cap icon. 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
Graduation cap icon. 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
High rise building icon. 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
Dollar sign icon. 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
Dollar sign icon. 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
Briefcase icon. 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.

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