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university and Student Relations
The Houston Area ACFE offers a variety of opportunities to area students, universities, and educators.
For additional information on any of these programs, please contact Professor Oscar Harvin, our Student Relations Director, at events@houstonacfe.org.
Student Services Provided
Resume Reviews
Student resumes are reviewed by industry professionals who provide feedback on enhancements. Deadline for submission are September 15 (Fall Semester) and February 1 (Spring Semester). Resumes should include email address and phone number, but not physical address. Additionally, we encourage you to include your GPA. For more information, contact our student relations director, Oscar Harvin, at events@houstonacfe.org. Please put the word "resume review" in the title of the email.
Resume Blast
Student resumes are sent out to the Houston Area ACFE membership so that members may have the opportunity to reach out to students to fill openings for internships, part-time or full-time positions. Please contact our Student Relations director, Oscar Harvin, for more information. This is done twice a year in the fall and in the spring.
Scholarships & Awards
The Houston Area ACFE has established scholarships directly through Sam Houston State University, University of Houston, and University of Houston - Clear Lake.
In 2019, Houston Area ACFE created the Hallie Merrick award at Louisiana State University’s E.J. Ourso College of Business. The award will provide $500 per year for the next 10 years for one student annually based on overall GPA, course grades, involvement, student organizations, service, peer review, and interest in fraud examination. This award was made possible by generous contributions from Hallie’s family, friends, colleagues, and the Houston Area ACFE. For more information on the award, please contact LSU’s E.J. Ourso College of Business or Professor Glenn Sumners.
The National ACFE awards the Ritchie Jennings Scholarship during Spring Semester each year. Deadline for submission is February 6, 2023. For more information visit the Scholarship page of the national ACFE website: ACFE Ritchie-Jennings Scholarship Page - National ACFE
Discounted Events
Student members of the Houston Area ACFE are eligible for discounted event entry. Please note that members of a university student chapter and/or the ACFE are eligible with proof of membership. Contact the Student Relations Director if you wish to attend an event.
Complimentary Student Passes to Luncheons
The Houston Area ACFE offers a limited number of student passes to several luncheons throughout the year. Please contact events@houstonacfe.org for for information.
Mentor Opportunities
The national ACFE offers opportunities for students to enroll as a mentee to participate in the ACFE Mentoring Program following established program guidelines. Mentees can enroll through the ACFE website.
Student Volunteer Opportunities at Houston ACFE Fraud Conference Each October
The Houston ACFE chapter encourages student members from university chapters to attend the Houston ACFE conference for free by volunteering at the conference. Volunteers assist with organizing and implementing the conference and attending sessions, meeting recruiters from companies and state and federal agencies such as the FBI and the IRS, and more. For more information contact the Student Relations Director Oscar Harvin.
University/Educator Services Provided
Assistance with the Creation of Student Chapters
The Houston Area ACFE offers support for area universities that wish to create ACFE student chapters. This support includes seed money
for events, support during the officer election process and speakers for events. For more information on how to create a student chapter, please visit the ACFE website or contact President, Gabriella Marshall or President ACFE Houston the Houston Area ACFE Student Relations director, Oscar Harvin.
Speakers for Student Organizations, Events and Classes
The Houston Area ACFE offers speakers for student organizations, events and classes upon request. We ask that you provide a least 4 weeks notice so as to allow ample time for our volunteer speakers to plan to attend your event. Please contact Oscar Harvin at the Houston Area ACFE for more information.