Some applicants are selected by the federal processor for verification of information submitted on the FAFSA. Students selected will be notified on the FAFSA results. In most cases, the prior year's federal tax transcript (2012 income tax return for the 2013- 2014 academic year) is used to verify the information. The applicant can contact the Internal Revenue Service for a copy of a tax transcript. The IRS has established a site that provides answers to frequently asked questions. Students who did not earn enough in 2012 to file a federal tax return should complete the 2013-2014 Student Non-Filer Worksheet.
To apply for federal financial aid, applicants must be either United States citizens or permanent residents and enrolled at least half time (six or more credit hours). Students interested in federal financial aid must complete the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. All Tulane students are assigned a financial aid counselor through the main Office of Financial Aid located on the second floor of the Science and Engineering Lab Complex. For updated information on the status of an application for financial aid, students should log in to Gibson and select the “Financial Aid” link. In Gibson, students will find a summary of their current status, as well as specific information regarding any outstanding requirements in order to complete a financial aid application. A typical financial aid package includes a combination of Stafford loan, Federal Work Study, and GradPlus loan. Additional information on current interest rates can be found on the financial aid website at http://tulane.edu/financialaid/.
Eligibility for federal student aid will be determined in the Office of Financial Aid, based on federal guidelines. Questions and correspondence regarding need-based financial aid should be directed to:
Office of Financial Aid
205 Science & Engineering Lab Complex Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118-5698 Phone: (504) 865-5723 or (800) 335-3210 Fax: (504) 862-8750 http://tulane.edu/financialaid/ [email protected]
VI. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Freeman School encourages active involvement in organizations to enhance students’ personal and professional development. Organizations complement the educational mission of the school and provide for experiential learning outside the classroom. Student participation in meaningful activities, within the school, the university, and the New Orleans community, generates growth opportunities for those involved and positive recognition for the school.
PMBA Student Advisory Group
The purpose of the PMBA Student Advisory Group is to enhance the educational experience of working professionals in the PMBA program. The group will support the efforts of the elected PMBA Graduate Business Council Representative, as well as support recruitment and student service activities conducted by the Graduate Admissions and Graduate Programs Offices.
American Marketing Association (AMA):
Open to all students, Tulane’s collegiate chapter of the AMA presents members with the opportunity to learn from real-world marketing professionals. Members attend monthly meetings featuring exciting guest speakers, participate in fun hands-on marketing activities, and learn how to network with top-level marketing executives. The AMA offers a great supplement to Tulane's classroom experience and provides its members with the competitive advantage necessary to succeed in today’s marketing field.
Beta Alpha Psi:
This honorary national accounting fraternity seeks to promote continuous self-improvement, to foster high moral and ethical standards, to encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence, to cultivate a sense of responsibility and service, to promote the collegiate study of accounting, and to provide an opportunity for association between members and practicing accountants. Membership is based on scholarship and professional attributes.
Black MBA Association (BMBAA):
Affiliated with the National Black MBA Association, BMBAA’s purpose is to facilitate awareness and learning of issues affecting minorities in business and academia. This group sponsors lectures and community service programs and offers opportunities in career development.
Freeman Consulting Group (FCG):
The focus of FCG is to take what its members learn in the classroom and apply this knowledge in a professional setting. FCG members provide business consulting to local organizations on a non-fee basis. Clients are presented with workable solutions and FCG members gain valuable consulting experience.
Graduate Business Council (GBC):
GBC, of which all graduate business students are members, serves the academic, professional, and personal interests of the graduate student body. The group facilitates interaction and communication among the students, the administration, the faculty, and the Tulane community. GBC accomplishes its mission by marketing its students, developing a productive learning environment, and providing mentoring and relationship-building opportunities. The GBC serves as the “umbrella” organization to most graduate business student organizations
MBA Women International:
The purpose of Tulane’s chapter of MBA Women International is to enhance the experience of women in business school, to increase the number of women in the Freeman School, to promote women in business through community, educational, and service projects, to develop women as leaders, to build a strong network, to participate in the national conference, and to support the goals of MBA Women International.
Retail & Luxury Goods Association (RLGA):
The purpose of the RLGA is to educate and to inspire students interested in pursuing a career in any aspect of the retail and luxury goods industry. The RLGA exposes students to opportunities in the industry through networking functions, attending national retail conferences, and hosting a speaker series.
Toastmasters International:
Toastmasters is an international, non-profit organization devoted to developing public speaking skills and enhancing leadership abilities of its members. Students who participate in Toastmasters gain confidence and learn techniques that prove invaluable in classroom presentations as well as in future business situations.
Tulane Association of Business Alumni (TABA):
TABA, the formal organization of the Freeman School alumni, sponsors programs and projects throughout the year. Graduates usually join TABA after commencement to continue their support of, and association with, the Freeman School. TABA supports programs such as TABA Community Service Program, networking receptions including Freeman Days in New York, Chicago, and New Orleans, and receptions welcoming the newest alumni. The annual Tulane Business Forum is the largest half-day business conference in the Greater New Orleans area, featuring nationally and internationally renowned business leaders.
Tulane Energy Club (TEC):
The purpose of TEC is to educate and to inspire students interested in pursuing a career in the energy industry. TEC coordinates a variety of activities for its members, including guest lectures, field trips, and networking socials. TEC also leverages its
relationships with the Tulane Energy Institute to encourage interaction between students and energy companies. By enhancing students’ knowledge of the energy industry and helping them develop the relationships that are vital to success, TEC also advances the post graduate opportunities of its members.
Tulane Entrepreneurs Association (TEA):
The Tulane Entrepreneurs Association (TEA) seeks to connect its members to resources and opportunities within Tulane and New Orleans that will allow them to immerse themselves in the thriving local entrepreneurial ecosystem. TEA actively strives to promote “purpose-driven” entrepreneurial activity by sponsoring lectures, workshops, and networking events, while continually helping its members cultivate and expand their entrepreneurial skill set. TEA also coordinates student teams to work with local start-ups and small businesses, helps entrepreneurs create business plans for entry into business plan competitions, provides student entrepreneurs with assistance in organizing their own ventures, and sponsors the annual Tulane Business Plan Competition. TEA is open to all Tulane students.
Tulane Private Golf Association:
The purpose of the Tulane Private Golf Association is to provide a networking platform to connect graduate-level Tulane students with faculty, alumni, and local business leaders. Members do not need any golfing experience and are encouraged to participate in group events that will include networking parties, golf clinics, scrambles, and charitable events.
Tulane Technology and Business Association (TTBA):
The purpose of the TTBA is to connect students interested in pursuing a career in the technology field. The TTBA will serve to leverage technology in improving the efficiency of businesses by working on projects dealing with development, documentation, quality assurance, and end-user assistance.