Tag: college funding
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Why I Didn’t Fund My Son’s College Education, Despite My Promise
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared to send my son, whom I’ll refer to as “Jake,” off to college in the spring of 2009, I genuinely believed I could fulfill my promise to pay for his education. My intention was for him to focus solely on his studies, free from the burden of part-time work.…
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8 College Scholarships I Wish Were Real
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a teenager about to graduate, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions while navigating the financial aid maze for college. It can feel as daunting as the day I first held my newborn daughter, Emily. Just when I think I have a grip on things, I find…
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I’m Not Funding My Child’s College Journey Just for Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a revealing conversation with a few friends who are preparing to send their high school seniors off to college this fall. We delved into topics like the emotional toll of an empty nest, the stress of selecting a major, and the daunting financial realities that come with…