When I was in college, I was married. My university mailed every bit of information that pertained to my grades, my financial aid and bills, and my courses directly to me. Nothing passed “Go,” i.e. my parents, and no one collected $200.
Well, the school did. A lot more than $200, too. But that’s neither here nor there.
Once my younger sister – who didn’t run off and elope at 18 – started college she, too, received everything pertaining to her grades and courses; my parents, however, received the bills.
When traditional-aged college students apply for college, the schools and financial aid …read more