BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!

Subject: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 07:13 AM

This foolish thread is being presented by a proud parent.

This week my daughter got her financial aid package for her junior year and they have increased it dramatically. My share is low enough that I might be able to afford to feed myself more than mac and cheese this winter. And I may be able to send her some pocket money while she is in England this fall and make some progress on saving for the next one to go to school. Well, maybe it will still be mac and cheese after all.

But I should also be able to make it to the FSGW Getaway.

Life is good!

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: GeorgeH
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 07:36 AM

Congratulations to your daughter . . and relish your pride in her.

Remember . . the chances are "society" will THOROUGHLY reap the benefits of the financial aid package, so don't feel beholden to anyone!!

So - what's she doing in England and does she need any contacts over here? There's a few Mudcatters in that land . .

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: bbc
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 08:03 AM

I am thankful for the aid David is receiving, but we are still responsible for at least $22,000 a year & are wondering where it will come from. When did college get to be so expensive & does it really need to be?

bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Whistle Stop
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 08:44 AM

Another proud parent here. My daughter (oldest of three kids) heads off to her freshman year at Tulane University next month, with the benefit of a $16,000 academic scholarship. Doesn't cover the whole cost by a long shot (doesn't even cover half, actually), but it sure makes a difference.

College got so expensive when, and because, society bought into the fallacy that it's the only way to get educated and/or get a decent job. It is neither, but the notion that "you have to go to college, spend whatever they charge, take whatever courses they require, etc." is so firmly ingrained that it is hardly questioned these days. And, while there is some level of competition among the various colleges out there, collectively the college industry benefits from the perception that it's the only route to a fulfilling life.

Still, I'm proud of my daughter, and think she will do well.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 09:00 AM

Just an extra hint here...my kids worked as dorm counselors (like I did) and saved tons of money. If they pursue this as Freshmen they can get the jump on others who haven't heard about it yet.

Congrats!

I remember a college orientation meeting where the leader made a comment that when his daughter graduated college, it was the nicest raise he'd ever received. All the parents laughed, and all the kids looked puzzled.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Naemanson
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 01:52 PM

Yeah Mary, I am really looking forward to that raise. For the first time in my life my paycheck will be all mine!

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Grab
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 03:54 PM

Where's she studying then? And what's she studying? Wish her luck, anyway.

Graham.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: MMario
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 04:00 PM

Bravo! Brava? Whichever....

it's nice. My nephew got a really great financial aid package for his return to school this fall. Major celebrations occurred.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 10 Jul 01 - 04:15 PM

My chummer just got his acceptance to do his medieval history doctorate work at Concordia university, and a TA position, and a 10,000 scholarship...

so big applause all round eh!

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 02:46 PM

When is she coming to England Naemonson?

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Naemanson
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 06:04 PM

She flies out on August 28. She will be in London for a while and then moves up north somewhere. Not sure where but I will let you know once I find out for sure.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Micca
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 06:14 PM

Brett, I am in London, and If she needs a contact here , please feel free to PM me and I will give you my number for her...

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Naemanson
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 10:25 AM

Thanks Micca.

I am planning to talk to her and then post a request for contact information. I hope those who answer won't be put off if I check with my known Mudcat friends for personal references. This is, after all, my first born child.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: GeorgeH
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 10:35 AM

Naemanson, I trust none of us would be put off by your taking sensible precautions, regardless of who you were enquiring for . .

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 11:02 AM

Congratulations Brett! There may be a sailboat in your future after all!
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Naemanson
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 11:27 AM

Huh? Did you suddenly come into big money, Mary? When can I expect delivery? Should I start taking navigation classes so I can sail her home from some foreign port?

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: Naemanson
Date: 12 Jul 01 - 11:30 AM

I mean, after all, I MAY be able to eat better than mac & cheese this next semester. I have no guarantees of this. So I can't see me buying a sailboat until these kids are well and truly launched.

Subject: RE: BS: Celebrating college finanacial aid!
From: CarolC
Date: 13 Jul 01 - 04:35 AM

Congratulations to you both! Financial aid Rules!