It’s fine if it’s clear it’s a student; my issue is when it’s not apparent if it’s a 17-year-old with nary a clue about personal finance or an adult responding.
What’s the downside of indicating how a member self-identifies? Just as it’s helpful to hear from current students when considering a specific college or program, wouldn’t it be helpful when seeking financial advice to know if the person responding is a professional college consultant or an adult who’s navigated the college finance maze as a student and/or a parent?
If someone’s pretending to be a student or a parent (which happens often enough), it will quickly become apparent.