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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I spent the whole first year of private thinking about this. Then I just di not do it. For one it is a stretch for us to afford the always-going-up tuition in the first place. Yet on the other hand, FA aid is given out to so many students that I don't think deserve it -- so many ways and means to get a break, none of which apply to me. Both are admin problems beyond our control. So, I just pass. Really did not notice one tiny bit of difference.[/quote]

How in the world do you know who is on FA at your school in order to make a judgement on whether they deserve it or not?! It's such a closely guarded secret at our school that know one knows or, frankly for that matter, cares. Other people's finances aren't anyone's business. I'm shocked that there are people at some independent schools who actually discuss this. I'm quite involved at my kids' school and, in all the years I've been there, have never had a discussion or heard a discussion about a family's FA aid status. I don't get it.

To the OP - give or don't give. No one will care, but don't make such a big deal about it. Get off your soapbox and remember that all parents at private schools are burdened by the high tuition. You are not the only one paying full freight. The difference is that many other families learn the reasons the school needs additional funds. Also, if you're not willing to give money then at least offer to lend a hand with something - many things can be done at your office via email and will help the school out. Something tells me, though, that you will come up with an excuse as to why you can't help out...[/quote]

FA knowledge: Because they told me. It is not a big secret. So be shocked!! Schools always "need' something or other. It is a constant and never-ending "need" to do more. Just use the tuition money. And OP, remember, there are amny families at privates who are not stretching in the slightest to pay tuition. They are not working either, so if they want to spend their spare time selling raffle tickets, just step aside and let them.  :-)[/quote]

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