Imagine working hard to save up money for your nieces and nephews to go to college, only for one of them to take a completely different path. That’s exactly what happened to this uncle and his wife, who promised to help their niece avoid student loans if she got into college. But when she decided to reject her college spot and start a business instead, they found themselves in a moral dilemma.
The Generous Offer

The College Promise

The First Two Succeed

Third Niece’s Turn

A Sudden Change of Plans

The Uncle’s Stance

Niece’s Argument ️

A Different Perspective

The Uncle’s Response

A Heartbreaking Situation

A College Fund Dilemma: Are They Being Unfair? ♂️
So, this generous uncle and his wife find themselves in a tough spot. They promised their niece a debt-free college experience, but she decided to start a business instead. Now, she’s upset that they won’t give her the money for her venture. The uncle and his wife are torn, knowing they could afford it, but they feel the money was specifically for college. What do you think? Are they being unfair by only offering the money for college, even if she wants to take it in another direction? Let’s see what people have to say about this situation…
“NTA – You’re still generous, she can go to college! “

NAH. College fund frustration: money available but can’t have it

Why not take business classes for a well-rounded education?

Clearing up a promise: college help, not business ventures. NTA

NTA concerned about niece’s focus on ‘free’ money and business.

NTA. Lesson for her: ask before assuming. Offer small startup.

Grandma’s promise to pay for college turns into a wild ride

Uncle wants to avoid mixing business and family.

Generous uncle clarifies college fund offer, declines investment in business

Generous offer sparks debate over intentions and expectations

An app-based organizational system for your home . Family vs business.

NTA – Niece should have discussed business plans before rejecting college

Generous promise turns into unexpected twist.

Clear boundaries set for college fund, no room for debate.

NTA. Supporting a business venture requires careful consideration and guidance

Generous uncle sets clear boundaries, niece throws entitled tantrum
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Small businesses: high risk, low reward. Proceed with caution!

Uncle’s broken promise sparks debate over college fund

NTA: Stick to your plan, she didn’t meet the conditions

NTA – Basic gift-giving rule: accept or decline, no negotiations.

NTA: Money earmarked for college should be used for college.

NTA. Consider trade school or beautician school for better career options

Skeptical of her business decisions? Free college education declined!

Teen questions entitlement to change *your* conditions

Not the a**hole. What happened? Tell us more!
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Early decision acceptance, but is it really not binding?

NTA, money for college only. Be careful mixing business and family.

NTA, she needs to find investors who believe in her
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Different perspectives on college fund, NAH, money vs purpose

Engage with your niece’s dreams by challenging her with a business plan

Offering to pay for educational classes can help your niece!

NTA. Money promised for school, not a graduation gift. Consider her business plan.
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Generous uncle saves money for niece’s college, but she declines
