Allowance in College

jmmom
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:25:09 +0000

This thread, more than any others on the topic, makes it clear to me how much geography plays a role. DS got $125/month from us at a small LAC in a non-exciting city. The plan was he would supplement as needed from his own savings, but I don’t think he ever needed to. Relied heavily on meal plan, getting mostly “extra” meals at the on-campus cafe, order-in pizza etc. Transportation expense nil, not a clothes horse, so not that much to spend it on. Contrast that with NYC, LA etc.