<p>If you are receiving financial assistance and a computer is required or recommended for your major, you may qualify for additional funds to pay for the computer. For instance, education majors are required to have a laptop and can qualify for financial assistance to buy it: <a href="http://www.utexas.edu/education/laptopFAQ.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.utexas.edu/education/laptopFAQ.html</a>. </p>
<p>In addition, I think you should contact the Office of Student Financial Services to see if they can help you.</p>