March 14,1992
EL UVALDE TIMES
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Scholarly Advice
By Cynthia Ruiz McKee and Phillip C. McKee Jr
Q. Pm a 31 year old woman. I attended college for one year and then quit. I haven't been to college in over twelve years. Are there scholarships for people like me?
A. Of course. There are many people who are dissatisfied with their jobs or wish to get ahead, but they need to go to college and don't have the money. There are scholarships to help students return to college to finish a first or even a second degree.
Going to college is expensive. Though most scholarships are for students who could attend a college or university on a full-time basis, there are some which assist part-time students. There arc also scholarships for students wanting


En Español
Información sobre becas para personas mayores.
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Edna Hernandez, owner of Edna’s Boutique,had some unexpected celebrities stop in the store last week-end, Henry Bonilla, his wife Deborah Knapp Bonilla and their six year old daughter,Alicia Bonilla.
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Para la gente que prefiere usar español, les voy a dar un breve sumario. Si tienen mas de 30 años y quieren regresar ó comenzar sus estudios de colegio, sí hay becas para ayudarles. Si tienen el deseo de atender al colegio, solamente neóesiatan saber donde buscar asistencia financiera. En esta
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Cynthia Ruiz McKee obtained her B.S. degree with a double major in Biology and History with a minor in Chemistry from Texas A & I University. She attended graduate school at North Carolina State University. Phillip C. McKee Jr. attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. Cynthia is a Uvalde native whose family moved to Vir-
ginia in 1965. It was there she met and married Phillip. In 1989, while searching for scholarships for their son, they founded College Resource Materials. Their son was offered over $342,000 in scholarships during his high school senior year. Since then, they have assisted students of all types and ages across the country in finding scholarships to attend college.
Ofelia Tafolla is seen here helping Mireya and her mother Emma Guerrero in selecting clothes at Marvel Shop.
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Richard Vasquez of the Kincaid Restaurant serves two lovely customers some of his delicious meals.
Para triunfar en la vida solamente se necesitan ganas! (To win in life one only needs willingness!)


There are scholarships available for older students too...
to attend vocational schools. If you've just finished high school, are an older woman who has never worked outside the home, are the sole supporter of a family, or you are handicapped woman, you might want to write to the Altrusa International Foundation, Inc., Founders Fund Vocational Aid Committee, 8 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Il 60603. This organization helps women wanting training in X-ray technology, dental hygiene and other vocational professions. There must be financial need, but they can help.
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Orville Redenbacher offers the Second Start Scholarship Program to any person over the age of 30. Anyone who is enrolled in an accredited degree program as a part-time or full time student may apply. There is an essay, "Why a college education is important and will change your life." Students must submit tax returns to prove then-financial need. There is a May 1 deadline. For information, write to Orville Redenbacher's Second Start Scholarship Program, P. O. Box 4137, Blair, NE 68009.
You might also want to write to the Scholarship Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 170, Canal St. Station, New York NY 10013. This foundation has provided $39,000 to 46 people who don't fit into traditionally-defined scholarship categories. As an older student you might be able to get some help.
Don't think you're alone in wanting to return or go to college. There are literally thousands of students just like you. Once you've selected a college or university, get in contact with the Financial Aid Officer at the school and inquire about
federally funded grants.
There may come a time when you think the road is too rough and you'll wonder it's worth it. The answer is yes. Don't give up. If you want an education bad enough, there are ways to obtain one. You just need to know where to look.
Algo es algo dijo el calvo, cuando le sale una cana.
Mas vale lo viejo por conocido que lo nuevo por conocer.
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Olga Rodriquez El Uvalde Times P. O. Box 691701 San Antonio,Tx 78269-1701