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Interest rates on new subsidized Stafford student loans for undergraduates are scheduled to double on July 1, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. Unless Congress acts to stop the increase, more than 7 million students around the country—approximately 1.5 million African American students—would see their student loan debt increase.  If the interest rate doubles, the estimated average i

by Randall S. Hansen, PhD

Deciding to seek one or more graduate degrees is a major commitment of time and money; a decision not to take lightly. You will face several years of intense work and research—a much more demanding course load than in your undergraduate program. Before deciding your next step, you should take the time to honestly answer these five questions.

When going for a specific job opportunity, most employers expect to receive a cover letter along with a resume. It is another important job search tool and should be written to substantiate and highlight the information your resume contains.

Increasing African American college-going and success is critical for California Blacks and Higher Education: California Profile highlights declining in-state college-going rates, low college completion rates, and high rates of transfer out-of-state or to for profit colleges for black students.

2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bellevue University, an award-winning leader in educating adult learners, today released the results of a U.S.

Depressed about your work? Feeling dispirited? A savvy career education review may tell you it's not your job.

Career education wisdom says, "You have to choose to do the best you can with what you have where you are." So, short of finding another job, what can you do?

Here are some tips that can help you see work in a new light and spice up a dull job.

What are some essential graduates career advice I can give if you have just graduated? Which eight would I choose as something you can start with as you join the workforce? I consider these to be the basics graduates career advice. I am sure there are more than these you can bring into the workforce. These eight is a start to ensure you begin on your right foot.

Each year, Olive Tree Publishing, Inc. (OTP) and it's three diversity magazines conduct select evaluations of the nation’s Employers, Supplier Programs, Healthcare Providers, Pharmaceutical/Biotech Companies, Colleges, Universities, MBA Schools, Financial Institutions, Corporations by Industry, Law Enforcement, and Government Agencies. The evaluations also integrate findings by each magazine independently to identify "Best of the Best" in relation to outreach and accessibility to the African American population.

Each year, Olive Tree Publishing, Inc. (OTP) and it's three diversity magazines conduct select evaluations of the nation’s Employers, Supplier Programs, Healthcare Providers, Pharmaceutical/Biotech Companies, Colleges, Universities, MBA Schools, Financial Institutions, Corporations by Industry, Law Enforcement, and Government Agencies. The evaluations also integrate findings by each magazine independently to identify "Best of the Best" in relation to outreach and accessibility to the African American population.

Let's get one thing perfectly understood before proceeding with this article. There's nothing inherently wrong with identifying a scholarship as "Black Scholarships". To use this as an excuse for not furthering your education would be a grave mistake. If for some lamebrain reason you believe you won't qualify for a scholarship based upon the color of your skin; then you're in for rude awakening.