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Beware of financial aid offers that sound "too good to be true"
By: Laura Guzman
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Becoming a senior in high school or having a son or daughter that is a senior may be a lot of stress for both the student and the parent. We have fees, graduation, prom, etc., but worst of all, college and financial aid applications. Most students aren’t able to pay for college themselves, so they apply for financial aid.
Parents want the best for their kids so they often fall into financial aid scams. It is becoming very easy for organizations to scam parents. First, they ask you for money to get you a scholarship. Then they make false promises such as: "Money back guaranteed," "You can’t get this information anywhere else," "We do all the work," "You've been selected by a national foundation," and "You’re a finalist!" Somewhere in these fake letters, organizations say, "Hurry, hurry- send this back before our deadline!" They try to get you interested fast and make you send in money as soon as possible.
These scams work like this: first, a student and their families receive mail informing their qualification for thousands of dollars in scholarships. Next, they provide a toll-free number and when you call, you are informed that you will complete a questionnaire and pay a fee. Next, they will guarantee the scholarship money. After paying the fee, you will most likely never hear from the organization again. When asked for a refund, the organization claims that in order to receive a refund, a proof of scholarship rejection must be submitted. Of course, there was no real scholarship, meaning, you will not get a refund. When an organization ASKS you for money to GIVE you money, it’s a fraud!
To help avoid such scams, begin early (a substantial amount of time before deadlines,) read carefully, and take your time. It’s better to find scholarship information for yourself other than use the information you receive in the mail. Many students receive letters at the start of sophomore year. Scan all letters you receive or have them checked by your school counselor.
A certified safe website where you can get information on scholarships is www.fastweb.com. It is a free search and it gives out 1.3 million scholarships for over 4,000 colleges. You may also want to try www.collegezone.com. It gives out college planning information, finding and applying for college, as well as financial aid. The website also has a scholarship search engine.
How To: Braid Hair
By: Chenise Vaughn
Braiding hair is not only a really fun activity to do, it is also fun to learn.
To become a braider takes time, practice, and patience. You would need to get comfortable with braiding with different types of hair, especially the texture and the length. This would require practice. Patience is the most important part of the braiding process. For example, you have to make sure that your customer is happy, so take all of their ideas into consideration. Do not work very fast unless you are comfortable with that speed and have experience. So, make sure you take your time.
The first step to braiding hair is to pull all the hair back; (you may want to secure the hair with a rubber band). Then part the hair. Then separate that part into three sections. Take the right section of the hair over the middle section. Now take the left section over the middle one, alternate the right and left sections until you reach the end of the hair. Finally, now band or clip it to keep it in place.
By: Daniel Gomez
Yo' fellas its about that time, Christmas and New Years. The time you spend with the people you love. Man I have a crazy idea, how about you cook some good Puerto Rican rice for that special person?
Everybody has got to love it, so I have the answer on making Puerto Rican rice!
First, you need the ingredients;
1/2 cup of ham (chopped),
1/2 cup of onion (chopped),
1/2 cup green pepper (chopped),
2 cloves garlic (minced),
1 15 oz. can of green pigeon peas (not drained),
1 packet of sazón Goya with coriander and annatto,
1/2 cup Goya tomato sauce,
3 cups water,
2 or more cups of rice.
Once you have all the ingredients, the next step is simple, really.
Grab a large skillet over medium heat, add oil (about 1 cup or more), add the ham, onion and peppers; then let it cook for 3-5 minutes at medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes or longer, add the remaining ingredients except the rice. Bring it to a boil, then stir in the rice, as you mix make sure to turn down the heat to medium low for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. This rice should serve 8 people, at least 8 people, unless they are very hungry you can always make more by adding more rice. Please make sure, fellas, if you do attempt to make this rice, be careful and be safe.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.