March 14, 2011
NJ Revilla-García

¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program accepting applications

HACU and Southwest Airlines offer the Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your Success™ ¡Lánzate! Travel Award Program for eligible students. The program provides students who travel away from home to pursue a higher education the opportunity to apply for a chance to receive a travel award.

Students must meet all criteria, including being currently enrolled at a two- or four-year institution away from home, having at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.  Click here, for complete eligibility and program details. Deadline to apply is April 29.

“As HACU celebrates its Silver Anniversary this year, we are appreciative of our continued partnership with Southwest Airlines that has helped so many college students stay connected with their families,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “For the past seven years, the Lánzate travel program has made a difference in the lives of students by providing them a travel award incentive as they pursue their dream of a higher education.”

Click here to view the press release.

To view this year's poster announcing the program, click here.