Yale Parents thread

Letters usually get released at 5pm

It is definitely 5pm.

If your Yalie had scheduling issues during shopping period, they may be consoled to hear that these problems are not unknown elsewhere: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2019/1/29/first-day-classes-spring-2019/ . Hope everyone is fully launched into the new term, and staying warm and dry.

Hello parents. Question, I received the 1098 from Yale for the Spring semester 2018 and since my son graduated past May this is the last we have for reflect on IRS. But it just reflects the amount of grant received and not the total amount billed and what we paid for. How did you do your last filing?

@Saona63: I would call Yale and speak with someone in the financial aid office.

FWIW: If you go back and look at your 1098-T for 2017, the form should have a box checked indicating it includes the amount of qualified tuition billed for the Spring semester of 2018. Therefore, as your son graduated in May of 2018, your 1098-T for 2018 should NOT include any billed tuition, as it already appeared on the 2017 form.

I’m not sure what’s up with the grant money, as that should also have been reported on your 1098-T for 2017. However, that may have changed due to federal law. See: https://student-accounts.yale.edu/tax-reporting-documents

Yay!!! Yale advances to March Madness with 97-85 win over Harvard!!

They lost!!! 74 - 79 ? - Oh well, Next YEAR!!!

@oldladyandmom
Lost but soooo close. How exciting for the team that they made it that far.

My son was a manager for the team the last two years and had a great time with them. We flew to Jacksonville to cheer them on. Such fun!

Welcome to any new parents!!! Please search for us other parents on FB for a parents group that we continue after the application process. There is a lot of great parents and seasoned advice there!

@Memmsmom Thanks so much. I have found the FB group very helpful to understanding the Yale campus and have really enjoyed the support there.

Yale parents, if you request to join the FB Yale Parent and Family page, please make sure to answer the membership questions.

@Faulkner1897, I can’t seem to find the Yale Parent and Family Facebook page. Where might I find it? Thanks!

@madam - go to FB and search for Yale College Parents and Families

@Faulkner1897 Strangely, when I search Facebook on my phone, nothing came up. Just tried it on my desktop…and found it. Thank you!

Just cannot believe that my child is going to graduate from this wonderful wonderful place in three weeks!
Really happy and sad at the same time.

Quick question for the Graduation Brunches offered at their Residential Halls.
Do most families attend both brunches (Sun and Mon)? or only small groups?
We are thinking to reserve ahead (to save some money) but a bit unsure.
What are your experience and advice?

Thank you!!

All grades for graduating seniors were in at 5:00PM today. New Haven for commencement next weekend, and that’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone for all the help over the years.

So happy to be a new Yale parent, class of 2023! Any Chicagoans want to connect?

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Hello–any parents of 2024 recently admitted students around? Have requested to be added to the FB page also. Super disappointed we won’t be attending Bulldog days later this month–seems strange to send my kid off to a school I’ve never even seen in person!