im starting college this summer and my mother expects me to ask my grandmother for my college tuition. my grandmother is willing but i really would just rather pay for the majority myself and ask her for money when its an emergency. what do you think i should do?
2007-06-07 14:33:40 · 15 answers · asked by fay feet 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
talk to both mom and grandmother. Let them know that you value their help and support, but would rather do things on your own just now. You may want to try making it sound like you'd feel like you were 'mooching' off them if you accepted help with tuition at this point.
2007-06-07 14:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by rc_gromit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have your whole life to pay off your college tuition. Your grandmother has a more limited number of years to enjoy her money. Do not ask your grandmother for money.
2007-06-07 14:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♣♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me, you are on the right track with your thinking. If you can afford it, then pay for it yourself. I am not sure what your Mother's line of thinking is, but you sound like a responsible individual to me. I say, ask Granny only when it is deemed an emergency. By the way, good luck in school. Peace to you and your grades.
2007-06-07 15:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by bikinybandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are very smart! It is very honorable to want to pay for things yourself and not just take the money from your grandmother. You can start with loans and grants and if you start then if you need help aks your grandmother. To be honest....college means more when you are doing it on your own...it's hard but it means more. Good luck to you!
2007-06-07 14:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like your idea. Also try for some grants and scholarships as well. Also open up a UPromise.com account. If your GM is wealthy, then go on and ask. People will just argue over the money when she passes anyway. LOL I think it is comendable that you wish to pay your own way. I hope that attitude will take you far. Good Luck.
2007-06-07 14:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by tacmedwarrior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your grandma your idea does she understand? If not save up some money or get a part time job in not time you can pay her back or use the money for emergency. If she understands than really think about what you did was it the right choice? Remember if she understand or does things your way, THANK HER!!!
2007-06-07 14:46:56 · answer #6 · answered by bradshawashlyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you're a really smart person. Nothing says "responsibiliy" like paying your own way through college. You're parents will be so proud of you.
However, you still have to calculate everything up. Will you be able to support yourself? Can you really do it on your own? Will your job get in the way of your studying? If you work and go to college, can you resist going out with your friends a lot? You will miss a lot of hanging out...but it will be all worth it.
A lot of jobs will be more willing to hire you if they see on your resume that you are able to hold a job and go to college. That shows a lot of responsibility, dependability, and motivation.
2007-06-07 14:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Why? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it right to want to pay for it yourself? Yes it is.
If your grandmother is willing to pay your tuition, then she may be expecting you to ask. If that's the case, tell your grandmother " thank you" but you think you should pay for it yourself. I think you will gain respect.
2007-06-07 14:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by John r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the money----PAY. If she pays, then you would have money for "emergencies", right? If you pay, you'll probably have more "emergencies" than she has tuition. Listen to your conscience, or better yet, tell your mom to get a conscience and let grandmom enjoy HER profits. (or get a student loan.)
2007-06-07 15:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by donna_pavina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow your soul.
you have to live with yourself forever.
This week at work my commission was wrong and overpaid.
Went to the boss. Like you have to deal with my feeling.
He had no problem with my honesty.
But I am like you and need to know what I do is the right thing.
Never want to cheat or misrepresent.
So do what you feel comfortable with on this dilemma.
2007-06-07 14:38:31 · answer #10 · answered by Michael M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋