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Subject:
Typical allowance for a college student.
Category: Business and Money > Economics Asked by: ddiwan52-ga List Price: $10.00 |
Posted:
24 Oct 2006 21:22 PDT
Expires: 23 Nov 2006 20:22 PST Question ID: 776605 |
What amount of money does a college student receive as a percentage of their parents household income? Is there a correlation between household income and monthly "spending" money given to the student? Additionally, let us suppose that a household has an annual income of approximately $800,000. What would be a reasonable amount of money to give a month? Many Thanks. |
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Re: Typical allowance for a college student.
From: keystroke-ga on 24 Oct 2006 23:17 PDT |
I don't believe that a matter like this should be based on the parents' income at all. College is a great time to learn about the value of money and if one has an unlimited supply of it, that is difficult to do. When I was in college, my parents put their credit card on file in the college stores and basically said that I could buy anything I wanted at any time; they trusted me to do this and not go crazy because they knew that I was fiscally responsible. I won't give specific recommendations because I think more information is needed on this particular student. Is he/she going to live in a dorm with all meals already paid? If the student has to buy groceries and cook, that adds to their expenses. Does the student get good grades? Is she good with money and responsible with it or does she waste it? What location does this involve? A college student in New York City will need more money than someone in Nebraska to do the same things. Does the student have any hobbies that are expensive but pretty educational and to be encouraged (i.e. going to see plays and musicals, buying books) or is all the money going to be going to the local bar? |
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Re: Typical allowance for a college student.
From: markvmd-ga on 25 Oct 2006 07:58 PDT |
Household income of $800K and you're only offering ten bucks for this question? |
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Re: Typical allowance for a college student.
From: myoarin-ga on 25 Oct 2006 11:29 PDT |
Keystroke is quite right. In my family - as a student and later as father of one - it was expected that the student submit a budget for the year that included everything - tuition, fees, books, etc., etc., and then stick to it. It's Daddy's money and his decision. Including everything helps understand that "allowance" is just a minor part of what Dad is paying. Sure, there can be reasons for his agreeing to fund an unexpected expense - if it can be justified. Where the money comes from or how much there is has no bearing on the question. Regards, Myoarin |
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