Does an Online Degree Measure Up?  Ask Dr. Lomax: It can be a
viable option for those needing a nontraditional route to an
education.  (Continued from Page 1)  * Don't borrow more than
you can afford to pay back if you get the kind of job for which
you're preparing. Remember that the money you borrow for any
kind of education has to be paid back whether or not you finish
and whether or not you find a job.  * Scrutinize placement
promises very carefully. Ask for evidence of claims that an
online-education company has really found jobs for its
graduates.   Michael Lomax is president and CEO of United Negro
College Fund. He is a contributing editor for The Root.  If you
have any questions about the college experience, whether you are
a student or a parent, please send them to Dr. Lomax at
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