Allowance in College

gsp_silicon_valley
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:21:46 +0000

People are making this sound much more complicated than it really is. Just keep it simple and flexible. Start out with $100-150 a month and adjust the amount as needed, i.e. at the end of each semester. With electronic funds transfers these days, it will be simple for you to help her out further, if the need arises.

Your D will learn quickly from her fellow NYU friends how to make the best of college life in NYC, i.e. where the cheap or free meals, transportation and event tickets are.

She is so lucky to have parents who can help out!