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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So her parents pay her kid’s tuition but they get FA? WTH? [/quote]

Because they FA is based on their income/assets and not the grandparents. This is common. Middle income parents qualify for the aid, grandparents then pay the bill. [/quote]

Wealthy people just pay the bill. When you come from lots of money (even if you are downwardly mobile) you’re not turning your financial data over to whomever in the financial aid office. You tell your parents how much it costs and they put that amount in your savings account or you get it from an educational trust. And if you make lots of money you just pay it yourself. [/quote]

I mean, I'll be glad to pay for my grandchildren's education, but if my kids can get FA to bring the price tag down, I won't object. Guess I'm not rich enough. [/quote]

No one is asking whether you object grandma, unless you’re donating to the annual fund, which is how a private school funds financial aid. You should ask the annual fund donors if they’re ok with their donated money is used to “bring the price tag down” for your own grandchild even though you can pay. SMH. [/quote]

SMH. Money from grandparents should not be considered in the FA equation because that is not the OP’s money. It could be stopped at any time. Private schools in general overcharge for their services and I wouldn’t say one thing about potential money from relatives. None of their business and irrelevant.[/quote]

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