Financial Aid Fraud

[Anonymous]

At VT my DD had a roommate whose mother took out loans in her kids name. And took all the kids financial aid.

The other roommates reported her and she went to jail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know a kid who gets financial aid and has a north face jacket, not even used.

How do you know it wasn’t a gift?
My kid wears North Face too. Greater outerwear, raincoats and a couple of hoodies. They’re all from the thrift store.

I am amazed at how low of a IQ some posters here have. The jokes on here go over a lot of your heads.

Keep thrifting away, my man.

[Anonymous]

I know a kid on financial aid who eats in restaurants with their family. Not even takeout but actual sit down and everything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you report someone for committing financial aid fraud?

The fraud exist at the financial aid office. Why are non-US citizens kids given financial aid?

Why are you so xenophobic? The schools don't look at citizenship, nor should they.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know someone who did this. Literally lived in lap of luxury (beautiful home, cars, clothes lifestyle) but was able to apply for aid and show very low reported income. Kids got practically free tuition for 6 years. Now graduated.

Pretty much everyone who runs a business that operates in cash for significant portions can and does under-report on their taxes and everything else.

ICYMI: there are plumbers, electricians, contractors, mechanics, etc. who operate in cash, send their kids to private schools, and are living large. Think: multiple homes/vacation homes, international travel, amazing homes and cars, etc.

And if the kid is an athlete, everyone is subsidizing their tuition. Despite what the powerhouse schools say about not offering scholarships/assistance for athletes, they all roll out the red carpet with free tuition for star athletes. Heck, they import them from out of state and even out of the country and have them live with area families from the school who also get a tuition break.

[Anonymous]

I remember being turned off when parents would brag that their parents were paying for the school and they applied for financial aid just to decrease the cost, but the grandparents would pay full tuition regardless. The parents thought they were being very clever. It wasn't fraud, but I wished the FA money would go to someone else who truly needed it.

[Anonymous]

Most parents want to get rid of financial aid.

[Anonymous]

the worst is the Stay At Home Moms x financial aid.

[Anonymous]

A parent can be a stay at home parent not because they're too lazy to work but there may be other reasons. I stayed home to take care of my very sick mother who was not only battling cancer but was in a bad accident that left her with severe mobility challenges. In our culture, we don't do nursing homes. We take care of our parents. You don't get a salary for that but let me tell you, it's harder than any paid position I ever had. My husband works very hard to keep our child in private school by paying the reduced tuition we were so graciously approved for. We appreciate the aid given so our child can continue his education there.

Being a stay at home parent doesn't mean it's because someone is lazy and scamming the system for free or reduced tuition. You should never judge because you never know what people are going through behind closed doors.

Aid at our school is not subjective. It's formulaic and given to those that meet financial criteria. You cannot cheat those forms. They are looking at your tax documents. All the documents gathered and numbers requested are out into the system and it's generates a percentage your family may get. The school isn't looking over applications and handing out money to people not in need of assistance. Could someone be dishonest and lie? I guess so but that's fraud and I would imagine could get the applicant in a lot of trouble and the child not given a contract to return the next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know a kid who gets financial aid and has a north face jacket, not even used.

They probably bought it with those financial aid dollars. Probably thousands of dollars worth of luxury clothing and vacations while they get suckers like us to fund the whole scheme.

Or, they got a good deal. When my kid was younger, I got a few (buying the next size up) North Face coats for $30, sold them for $50. I didn't see what was so special about them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A parent can be a stay at home parent not because they're too lazy to work but there may be other reasons. I stayed home to take care of my very sick mother who was not only battling cancer but was in a bad accident that left her with severe mobility challenges. In our culture, we don't do nursing homes. We take care of our parents. You don't get a salary for that but let me tell you, it's harder than any paid position I ever had. My husband works very hard to keep our child in private school by paying the reduced tuition we were so graciously approved for. We appreciate the aid given so our child can continue his education there.

Being a stay at home parent doesn't mean it's because someone is lazy and scamming the system for free or reduced tuition. You should never judge because you never know what people are going through behind closed doors.

Aid at our school is not subjective. It's formulaic and given to those that meet financial criteria. You cannot cheat those forms. They are looking at your tax documents. All the documents gathered and numbers requested are out into the system and it's generates a percentage your family may get. The school isn't looking over applications and handing out money to people not in need of assistance. Could someone be dishonest and lie? I guess so but that's fraud and I would imagine could get the applicant in a lot of trouble and the child not given a contract to return the next year.

I hope you repay every dollar in aid so that another person has the same opportunity that you did. Donate it all back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A parent can be a stay at home parent not because they're too lazy to work but there may be other reasons. I stayed home to take care of my very sick mother who was not only battling cancer but was in a bad accident that left her with severe mobility challenges. In our culture, we don't do nursing homes. We take care of our parents. You don't get a salary for that but let me tell you, it's harder than any paid position I ever had. My husband works very hard to keep our child in private school by paying the reduced tuition we were so graciously approved for. We appreciate the aid given so our child can continue his education there.

Being a stay at home parent doesn't mean it's because someone is lazy and scamming the system for free or reduced tuition. You should never judge because you never know what people are going through behind closed doors.

Aid at our school is not subjective. It's formulaic and given to those that meet financial criteria. You cannot cheat those forms. They are looking at your tax documents. All the documents gathered and numbers requested are out into the system and it's generates a percentage your family may get. The school isn't looking over applications and handing out money to people not in need of assistance. Could someone be dishonest and lie? I guess so but that's fraud and I would imagine could get the applicant in a lot of trouble and the child not given a contract to return the next year.

I hope you repay every dollar in aid so that another person has the same opportunity that you did. Donate it all back.

The school community fundraises the money for financial aid, which was used to support your family while you did not work and took care of your mother.

You absolutely should do everything possible to try to pay it back. What a gift you received!

[Anonymous]

We are a family with two kids in private school, a SAHP, no family help, and no financial aid (never requested it). We are probably on the lower end of HHI for our school, but realized that we we going to want to send out kids to private school and started saving for it (and college) when they were very young. I am not at all concerned with who gets financial aid and whether they "qualify for it". It does not upset me in the least that others who make more money than we do, get financial aid. If you focus on you, and not on others, you will probably be happier in the long run!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know a kid who gets financial aid and has a north face jacket, not even used.

They probably bought it with those financial aid dollars. Probably thousands of dollars worth of luxury clothing and vacations while they get suckers like us to fund the whole scheme.

Or, they got a good deal. When my kid was younger, I got a few (buying the next size up) North Face coats for $30, sold them for $50. I didn't see what was so special about them.

The financial aid parents should be focused on earning a higher salary so they can get off financial aid and free up those funds for other needy families. They should not be focused on bargain shopping for deals on branded clothing, or flipping branded clothing for some pocket change. They are receiving donated funds and have a responsibility to get themselves on better financial footing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know a kid who gets financial aid and has a north face jacket, not even used.

The financial aid parents should be focused on earning a higher salary so they can get off financial aid and free up those funds for other needy families. They should not be focused on bargain shopping for deals on branded clothing, or flipping branded clothing for some pocket change. They are receiving donated funds and have a responsibility to get themselves on better financial footing.

I'm sorry, what? Both parents could be working jobs in the non-profit sector where they make incredible differences in the lives of others, but do not make enough money to pay the entire cost of private school. If the school is willing to provide them with assistance because the school thinks that the child would be a great addition to the school community, well, good for them. The idea that people need to chase high paying jobs is insane. Also, perhaps I am naive, but I do believe that most people who grow up with some assistance will give back when they are able to.