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Ryan informs me he wants to transfer to LSU. Only problem is, he is not considered a resident, which mean out of state tuition fees.
His wonderful Mom, who lives in Mississippi has claimed him since we divorced, even though she has never paid for his education, vehicles, Insurance, medical insurance and received child support.
The real kicker is this crap is all over a freakin' girl (who is sweet as she can be, but they ain't married)...
I just got off the phone with him after explaining he doesn't meet the residency requirements by a long shot.
I made 20K less last year than the year before, I'm down about 37K from 3 years ago.
He's a good kid, but I ain't phuggin' paying thousands more so he can be closer to his girlfriend.
JM
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Fear not. True love will find a way (but you don't necessarily have to be involved)!
Prayers sent.
Ben
Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...
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Oh, oh - blonde? >grin<
Looks like you'll have to take a second job "Dad".
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Just convince him it is not that far a drive to Baton Rouge from any school in Mississippi!
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Time for the boy to learn a lesson in Econ 101
Camp is where you make it.
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Agree to pay only that amount equal to your proportionate share of his resident in-state costs,whatever that may be from 0 to 100%. He pulls loans for the remainder.
My son's 3 year girlfriend, who moved to Santa Barbara after HS, almost had me in your same predicament until my son found out she'd been getting the bottom knocked out by some California photographer. I was so grateful,I wanted to buy her a condo for making me one of the happiest dads on the planet and because of the money she saved me.
You're a very bright man and your brain,along with necesity, will get you to the right way to handle it.
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If he wants it that bad, let him foot the difference.
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JM,
Check and see if LSU has an academic waiver program. My son and daughter-in -law (both from Texas) went to school in NW Louisiana and were able to have the out of state tuition waived due to their higher acedemic standing. Saved a bundle. If his grades are good, and if LSU has the program, it might be worth a look.
Kaywoodie
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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Prayers sent.
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The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward
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love will find a way, or it ain't love. i agree with paying what you pay now. boy can get loans or a job to make up the difference. this will be a great "learning experience" for him.
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See if there are any agreements between LA and MS about higher ed.
In the west there is WICHE, where if your state universities don't offer a certain program, you can go to another states university that does, for in-state tuition. Wyoming folks used to go to U of Arizona for Mining Engineering.
Or tell him to suck it up, concentrate on his studies, and when he shows you the 4.0 for 18 units a semester, you'll talk.
Sycamore
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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Jed York does not own the 49ers; Russell Wilson does.
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Prayers sent. +1
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As Dave Ramsey says . . . .
NOWHERE is is written that you OWE your children a college education!
Help and let them foot some of the bill . . .
Summer job may well be searching out and getting a lot of unknown little scholarships that are available.
Work is likely to be a new experience for quite a few.
Some spelling errors can be corrected by a vowel movement. ~ MOLON LABE ~
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If he's wanting to switch University's to chase a girl, how serious is he about his education in the first place?..................DJ
Remember this is all supposed to be for fun.......................
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If he's wanting to switch University's to chase a girl, how serious is he about his education in the first place?..................DJ That.
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Really...there needs to be a BUNCH of girls to make it worth switching....
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A bunch of girls or just one girl that is equal to a bunch. If this isn't your son, then you should count your blessings. Now you can really vomit...
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