Should my rich father pay for my college?
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You can ask but do not expect it.
dont be snooty and depend on dear old daddy by being spoiled and selfish if your so good get a job with all that education and support yourself GET YOUR OWN MONEY
Sure. ask. It cant hurt to ask.
Asking for mounds of cash to pay for college expenses is a little selfish and rude. if you ever needed a bit of extra money, like a few hundred dollars, then he would give it to you. but don't mooch off your own father because he has a good deal of money. its offending. and you are old enough to be independent and get a well paying job.
I would ask. Honestly, if he has the money and can afford it, he should do it. I don't understand why parents who have money don't pay for their children's education. I know they want to teach them responsibility, but $50,000+ in loans and interest, is horrible. Actually seems like they are doing them a disservice by exposing them to debt.
If parents want to teach kids responsiblity, have them buy a car and pay it monthly. Much cheaper and quicker to pay off.
It one think if a parent can not afford to pay for school, than you would have to pay on your own. That's what would work for your situation. But, if he has the money, he's being selfish.
You should ask him for HELP to pay for college, but you are officially an adult now, time to spread your wings and pay for your own ride. Did you try for any scholorships? I know some kids who have recieved scholorships that paid their whole way for college, one kid got one for $47,000 a year!! I also know a girl that I work ith, she pays for her college tuition and a brand new car, so it is possible, you can work and pay for school you just have to get out there and do it, but asking for help isn't bad, just don't expect it.
I used to hate prissy people who had everything paid for, but in reality people who think like that are jealous. It's the smart thing to do.. if you are determined, focused, and mature about your education -- i'd state those facts while confronting your father about it. Suggest setting up a payment plan to pay him back in the future. With student loans, they often allow you time after you graduate before you even have to start paying them back -- or let him know you will work part time while youre in school (you can get a job doing even one day a week) even an extra $100 a week from a part time job, you can let him know that it will go to him. It wont be much, but it will show him youre determined and education is very important. If he is rich, he's probably intelligent and will back you on this and be all for it. Its best to get your univ done as EARLY AS POSSIBLE
I don't think you would be out of line at all if you asked him to pay for your college. Afterall, he's your father! Don't you think he would have paid for it if your parents were still married? Why not now? As far as I'm concerned, college is almost a necessity in this world if you want to do anything more than just survive. It's a parent's responsiblity to pay for college. You can't be expected to pay for it all by yourself, you are young. But if you are going to ask him I would word it differently- say "Would you help me pay for college?" instead of "Will you pay for my college?". You are not selfish or spoiled for asking him. Even if he wasn't rich, I would still ask him. You are trying to better yourself. It's not like you're asking him to buy you a Mercedes. Good luck!
You can ask him. And of course, he can say 'no'. As an adult, it's YOUR responsibility to pay for your education. If Dad chooses to help, that's great. If not, do what everyone does--get a job, get some loans, etc.
Yes as you are his daughter then you should ask him to pay off half the college fees at least.Its better than sponging off the system as there are thousands of kids who dont have rich parents to help pay for college.He helped to bring you into the world so he should help pay for your future.
It would not hurt to ask him if he will help you. Yes you are still his daughter and he is your father. Do you two still talk and get along? Hopefully so and if that is so then I am sure that he will have no problem with helping you.
Regardless of financial status, it is not a parent's responsibility or obligation to pay for their children's college education. We are not legally required to do so. However, it wouldn't hurt to ask if he will help you out. See if he will pay for your tuition and you can get a job and pay for books and such.That sounds like a fair deal to me. Since you get such good grades you could also apply for scholarships.
I guess it depends on how good your relationship is with your father.
It cannot hurt to ask, but you might ask for some kind of help - either in the form of a loan (with zero or very low interest), or as a co-payment where you both pay 50% of your college expenses, or as a 'scholarship' where you need to maintain good grades.
You might want to describe your request to your father in the form of an investment in your future - so that you can be financially independent, get a good-paying job and have some security in your own life after you finish college. A good education is priceless, and its something that nobody can take away from you.
Don't compare your situation with your brother - just make your request stand on its own merits.
Also, realize that you probably don't know the financial arrangement between your father & mother after their divorce. Your dad might have a large spousal support and child support payment, which could limit the amount of his ability to pay for your college expenses.
Good luck in your request to your father, your family situation and your education. I wish you the best.
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