First of all, I am thoroughly tickled reading about Jesus' academic achievements. Now I don't feel so bad for switching majors so many times.

Now, on to OP. I think it would be nice to "create" a scholarship (if in name only) to provide this gift to your godson. He can list it on his resume. 1-2K is nothing to sneeze at, and I work with a volunteer org that only provides a $750 "book award" to help students.

I would only pay it directly to the school.

I’m pretty convinced the parents just meant they’d prefer cash to gifts for graduation. Give him $1000 if you want. It has no tax implications for anyone and you’ll know you paid for his books or beer. I don’t get why this is so complicated for you.

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Anonymous wrote:When I read your title, I put the possessive S after God instead of son and was wondering where Jesus was enrolled.

I think a Go Fund Me is not the right vehicle. I think a 529 or as others have said getting your name added as someone who can send in money directly to the school and then send it directly to the school.

Institute of Carpentry, Sheep Farming and Public Speaking, Nazareth.

Stats?

He had outstanding extracurriculars. Raised a widow's son from the dead, turned bread into wine, and cured the paralytic. Applied TO.

Also first generation to go to college.

Looks like his parents did not plan properly and now asking for handouts. Embarrassing.

Gofundme takes a 2.9% fee of every donation. you should just write a check and send the money as a personalgift each year. Also, the funds the parents receive through Gofundme are likely considered income and taxable. Not worth it and tacky to ask for money for an oos college that they could not afford in the first place.

Anonymous wrote:There is no mention of Go Fund Me in this WAPO opinion article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/27/may-1-college-decision-day/

All DCUM college costs posts should consider these hard truths.

Sometimes the only affordable school is a community college.

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Anonymous wrote:This is so trailer trash!

Please elaborate.

Pay for your own kid’s college or have them start the two years at community college. A GFM for tuition? Asinine.

There is no mention of Go Fund Me in this WAPO opinion article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/27/may-1-college-decision-day/

All DCUM college costs posts should consider these hard truths.

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Anonymous wrote:When I read your title, I put the possessive S after God instead of son and was wondering where Jesus was enrolled.

I think a Go Fund Me is not the right vehicle. I think a 529 or as others have said getting your name added as someone who can send in money directly to the school and then send it directly to the school.

Institute of Carpentry, Sheep Farming and Public Speaking, Nazareth.

Stats?

He had outstanding extracurriculars. Raised a widow's son from the dead, turned bread into wine, and cured the paralytic. Applied TO.

Then it was a miracle that He got in.

I hear he had extended time. Spent way too long on his theology exam, and they still accepted it. It's like his father's someone important or something.

Well He does have an eternity to complete any task.

Anonymous wrote:What's tacky?

"... his parents seek donations..." for his education.

If people want to offer that's one thing but actively seeking donations when he could get scholarships or loans is another thing. Tacky!

Also setting up a public Go Fund Me Site.... sheesh.... hey, I'm not as rich as I want to be either, maybe I should set up a go fund me page to ensure my kids don't slide down the class ladder.

From the OP, I get the gist that the godson’s family is poor.

Anonymous wrote:I am all for giving a kid some money for graduation. Setting up a Go Fund Me for tuition makes me believe that they cannot afford this school. This is not good planning. They chances that they receive enough funding is low.

The school is probably way too expensive for them but there’s nothing OP can do or say about that besides offer a little bit of money that might be a nice gesture.

What's tacky?

"... his parents seek donations..." for his education.

If people want to offer that's one thing but actively seeking donations when he could get scholarships or loans is another thing. Tacky!

Also setting up a public Go Fund Me Site.... sheesh.... hey, I'm not as rich as I want to be either, maybe I should set up a go fund me page to ensure my kids don't slide down the class ladder.

Anonymous wrote:When I read your title, I put the possessive S after God instead of son and was wondering where Jesus was enrolled.

I think a Go Fund Me is not the right vehicle. I think a 529 or as others have said getting your name added as someone who can send in money directly to the school and then send it directly to the school.

Was thinking the same thing as you. Like nobody’s gonna make Him take the SATs and so forth. Talk about privilege.

I am all for giving a kid some money for graduation. Setting up a Go Fund Me for tuition makes me believe that they cannot afford this school. This is not good planning. They chances that they receive enough funding is low.