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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: I don't lurk constantly on DCUM so sorry for delay in getting back. He did not complete his Peace Corps volunteer term, through no fault of his own. His community wanted a suspension bridge, which he was in no way qualified to provide. They resisted other projects and the site was shut down by PC administration, so he returned home after a year's service with great recs. but does not qualify for scholarships, etc. He is also a decorated veteran who did college on the GI bill. He's a great person. I'm just trying to advise him as well as I can.[/quote]

Offer him a place to live/food and let him know you cannot help with tuition, so he can work part-time to pay for it.  If he's a vet, he can get health care through the VA.  Why not help him be successful.  There are scholarships and programs for vets he may be able to access.[/quote]

This is a good idea, if you live in the area, GWU has reputable grad programs in almost any field. He can live at home & take out debt for tuition. It's perfectly reasonable not to pay for grad school. If fact, I would be surprised if a child would expect it to be paid for. In our family, we paid tuition and rent for our children in undergrad, so they didn't have any debt. However, we couldn't swing grad school too without shrinking our retirement contributions. They are still grateful for we gave them.[/quote]

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