I. Overview

LASSO (Longhorn Awards & Student Scholarship Opportunities) is UT Austin’s campus-wide scholarship management system and is centrally managed by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. COLA Faculty and staff can use LASSO to manage the departmental scholarship management cycle, including application collection, committee review and ranking, and scholarship awarding. It can also be used to issue scholarship awards via SS1’s in FRMS and to collect donor thank you letters. LASSO allows students to search, apply, and track scholarships offered by colleges, departments, and the university in one centralized online location.

II. Key Features

• Centralized Access: Students can browse all scholarships available through UT Austin in one system.

• Search Filters: Scholarships can be filtered by college, department, eligibility, or student status.

• Application Portal: Students submit applications directly through LASSO; some awards require supplemental materials.

• Integration: LASSO connects with UT’s financial aid systems to streamline award processing.

III. Faculty & Staff Responsibilities

• Advising: Direct students to LASSO for scholarship searches and applications.

• Communication: Remind students that deadlines and eligibility vary by award.

• Departmental Coordination: Ensure departmental scholarships are posted in LASSO when applicable.

• Monitoring: Check LASSO regularly for updates, new postings, and application timelines.

IV. Application Process (for Students)

• Students log in to LASSO using their UT EID.

• They can search scholarships by keyword or category.

• Applications are submitted online; required documents must be uploaded before deadlines.

• Deadlines differ by scholarship; students should check LASSO frequently.

V. References