Uncle Refuses To Pay For Niece’s College Tuition

A man who has taken in his niece after her father passed away is wondering if he’s in the wrong for not being able to pay for her college tuition. Despite treating her like one of his own children, he simply doesn’t have the funds to support her education. After telling her he wouldn’t be able to pay for her tuition, his niece went to her room and later, her grandfather called him in a rage.

The man is now wondering if he’s the a**hole for not being able to support his niece’s education. What do you think of the situation ? Read more in the post below.

Kind uncle takes care of niece but won’t pay college fees.

Uncle struggles with supporting niece’s college dreams

Niece confident uncle will pay for tuition, but will he?

Uncle denies niece’s tuition, offers basic necessities instead.

Uncle faces backlash for not paying niece’s tuition fees

Struggling with niece’s tuition, AITA for not offering help?

Struggling legal guardian seeks alternatives to pay niece’s tuition

Uncle refuses to pay for niece’s tuition

Family is supposed to stick together, but when it comes to college tuition, it’s every man for himself. A Reddit user shared his story of taking in his niece after her father passed away, treating her like his own child, but now he’s being called cruel because he won’t pay for her college tuition.

He explained that he financially supports his own children, but can only offer basic necessities to his niece. After the niece’s conversation with her grandfather, the poster was called and berated for his actions. However, the poster admits that he couldn’t afford to pay for his niece’s tuition and didn’t have the heart to tell her earlier.

Is he in the wrong or is it an unfortunate reality of life? Read on for the reactions and comments on this post .

Financial aid options for niece, NAH judgment on uncle’s decision.

Did OP put away some of the social security benefits for her?

Uncle should have communicated better; YTA for not planning ahead

Family drama: Uncle won’t pay for niece’s college tuition.

Uncle refuses to pay for college despite treating niece like outsider

Concerns raised about financial aid eligibility, with AH judgment.

Commenter suggests niece should have been more proactive about scholarships. Reply highlights the importance of adult guidance

NTA for not saving for niece’s college but should offer guidance.

Guardian seeks advice on college financial aid for niece

Uncle not responsible for niece’s college tuition, offers to help.

Commenter calls out OP for not discussing college tuition earlier

Uncle didn’t save for niece’s tuition, but is she entitled?

NTA, commenter suggests niece should have applied for scholarships first

Being independent and applying for scholarships is admirable

Niece sees cousins get tuition paid, uncle refuses hers. YTA.

Defending uncle’s decision not to pay for niece’s tuition

OP accused of taking brother’s social security meant for niece

NTA for not paying niece’s college tuition, scholarship is an option

Uncle not obligated to fully fund niece’s college education. NTA

Commenter questions why uncle didn’t plan for niece’s education

Curious about custody: aunt or uncle raised niece for tuition?

The importance of setting up a college fund for your kids

Dependent status not enough to pay for college tuition. NTA.

Tragic loss and international complications impact niece’s tuition payment

Curious about living arrangements and expectations for college funding.

Commenter accuses uncle of lying about treating niece equally.

Financial struggles and compromise in college tuition payment.

Uncle prioritizes his own kids over niece’s future. YTA

Uncle’s tough love sparks debate on family’s responsibility for education

Family support needed for college tuition, start the conversation now

Uncle called out for othering and hurting niece with college tuition.

A comment suggests the uncle should have discussed options with niece earlier

Legal status affects college finances and your perceived morality

Niece’s uncle refuses to pay for college tuition, commenters side with OP (NTA)

OP is NTA for not being able to pay tuition

NTA for not paying tuition, but maybe look into free options

OP’s refusal to help pay for niece’s college tuition deemed YTA

Curious about the niece’s age when taken in

Defending financial decisions sparks debate

Niece’s college tuition: Uncle is NAH, suggests scholarships, grants, and employment.

Uncle under fire for not paying for niece’s college tuition

Uncle’s refusal to pay for niece’s tuition is heartless ❤️

Family comes first, but is it fair to expect payment?

Adopted niece deserves equal treatment. YTA

OP’s failure to save for niece’s college could limit her aid. YTA

Uncle needs to make up for lack of planning, show he cares ❤️

Uncle refuses to pay for niece’s college tuition – YTA

Niece’s entitlement leads to uncle refusing to pay tuition

Uncle faces backlash for not funding niece’s education.

Uncle not obligated to pay for niece’s college tuition. NTA sentiment.

Financial burden of niece’s tuition, brother’s lack of insurance discussed.

NTA for not paying niece’s tuition but still offering support

Financial limitations make it tough to support everyone’s education

Commenter criticizes uncle for not prioritizing niece’s future

Planned for 3 kids, can’t magically stretch savings for 4th. NTA.

Providing a stable home is enough. NTA

Niece’s tough situation; gentle YTA for not making adjustments earlier.

Uncle faces backlash for not treating niece like his own child ❌

Financial advice for legal guardians of college-bound students.

Communication is key for fair expectations.

Uncle faces judgment for not paying niece’s tuition.

Get the community involved

Uncle’s lack of communication caused hurt and confusion

Debate over niece’s college tuition sparks YTA/NTA conflict ‍ ‍ ‍

Uncle criticized for not supporting niece’s education

Curious about the backstory: niece’s duration in uncle’s care?