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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…
2016 Guide to Summer College Programs
The question for families comes up every year around this time as winter turns into spring: What are the kids going to do this summer? For some parents, the answer might be to send their child away for a week or longer to a summer program…
2015 Catholic Digest College Guide
Deciding where to attend college is one of the important decisions young people and their families face. If you’re raising your son or daughter Catholic, you want a school that will not only challenge them academically but also help grow…
2014 Catholic Digest College Guide
There’s no easy formula for choosing the perfect college for you or your child. But if you’re looking for a college or university which will bolster and support students’ faith rather than tear it down, Catholic Digest offers this annual…
This Is Not Summer Camp
Choosing a college or university with your child can be one of the most difficult decisions families face. But there’s help. Catholic colleges offer summer programs to help high-school students understand what will be expected of them in…
Summer Programs at UD Readied Me for College
The summer of 2009, I participated in the Arete program at the University of Dallas (UD). Over the next two weeks, other participants and I discussed the great questions that have fascinated mankind since the dawn of time. After a…
Preserving Catholic Faith During the College Years
The Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA’s) surveys “indicate that only 57 percent of students remain practicing Catholics...from orientation to graduation,” says Matt and Colleen Swaim in their new…