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Dave Eck
DAVE ECK is a freelance writer and former newspaper editor. He and his family are active parishioners at Our Lady of Sorrows in Monroe, Ohio.
Most high school students began evaluating potential colleges and universities during their junior year, but the college application process should run throughout their entire high school careers, high school guidance counselors say. Below…
IndyCar’s priest
It’s 3:56 a.m. as Fr. Glenn O’Connor weaves his SUV through the darkened streets of Indianapolis. On most Sundays Fr. Glenn tends to his 1,400 families as pastor of St. Susanna Parish in nearby Plainfield, Indiana, but on this day, the…
2017 Catholic Digest College Guide
Each fall thousands of students head off to college for the first time, pursuing a dream or simply the opportunity to grow as a person academically and spiritually. The spiritual aspect is where Catholic higher education plays an important…
Saving for College? Start Early
When it comes to saving for college, it’s never too soon to begin putting money away. “College is a big ticket item,” said Tony Luckhardt, financial planner at Foster & Motley in Cincinnati. “It gets more expensive.” In…
Summer Programs to Enrich Catholic Students
When evaluating youth summer camps, reviewing the opportunities for faith formation in addition to the recreational activities provided is key, experts say. Many summer camps and programs at Catholic colleges throughout the country balance…
Key College Finance Terms
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI): A student’s or family’s wages, salaries, interest, dividends, etc., minus certain deductions from income as reported on a federal income tax return. Commonly referred to as AGI. Award Letter: An offer…
2016 Catholic Digest College Guide
Across the United States, Catholic colleges and universities enable students to develop professionally without losing their Catholic identity. Catholic Digest’s college guide presents academic and financial information from schools in all…