Money: Today, I left for college. I spent hundreds of dollars on clothes,...

By Anonymous - 29/08/2009 00:59 - United States

Today, I left for college. I spent hundreds of dollars on clothes, bedding and other things. After packing my entire closet and everything else I needed, I left only to have to head back home. My dad forgot to pay the first semesters tuition. He said "Oh well, you would have failed out anyway." FML

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Today, my dad came home from Vegas. Today, my college savings account is down by $64,000. FML

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By schoolkiddo - 08/09/2010 07:35 - Australia

Today, my dad and his girlfriend left for a 10-day vacation. They booked an expensive beach-house. I'm an A grade student and just last month, he stopped paying my school fees because he 'couldn't afford it.' Oh, and he's making me feed the dog while he's away. FML

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By FATS DOMINO - 20/10/2011 15:39 - United States

Today, my sister finally broke down and told me that our dad gambled away of all my college savings, and I would have to pay for school the best way I can. They have known for months, and when I asked why nobody told me, the reply was, "You're a college boy, we thought you would figure it out." FML

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By Rex - 16/09/2017 16:15 - United States - Camden

Today, I started at a new college. I bought my textbooks and went to my first class only to find out that they changed my schedule without telling me. I'd already opened the book. I could not get $200 back. FML

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By ill - 02/10/2009 17:18 - Canada

Today, I called my dad to ask why my university tuition had not been paid. He said that my school was "too expensive" and he "couldn't afford it." He then asked me if I would take in his mail while he was away. He was taking his new wife to Hawaii; apparently it's beautiful this time of year. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/08/2009 00:47 - United States

Today, I borrowed my dad's laptop to type an essay. While I was saving it, I noticed some curious looking files and I opened them. They were rejection letters from all the colleges I had applied to. My dad had been forging them so he wouldn't have to pay for my tuition bills. FML

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DamienTheRabbit 0

Saturday 29 August 2009 9:10

That's... awful. You'll find a way to make it work, though, if you really want to.

oliveolive_fml 0

Saturday 29 August 2009 9:09

thats just sad how your dad doesn't have faith in you lmfaoo

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gokey21 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 2:49

All of you who are telling this kid that they deserve it, to grow up and "pay for college yourself" wtf? Did you ever think that maybe this person is fresh out of high school? First semester of college? Grow up? They are 17 or 18! Good grief give them a break. They probably used their graduation money to pay for all the new stuff and if their dad told them that he was going to pay their tuition bill then HE SHOULD HAVE PAID THE TUITION BILL. It's not OP's fault their dad is a douche.

FoundManyLemons 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 2:58

One day he'll need you, and you can tell him to **** off then. God bless nursing homes. In the meantime, register for spring take the money, and prove him wrong.

fallacy_fml 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 2:59

Hey you know it's your responsibility to take care of that financial business when you go to college. So, I don't feel bad for you. YDI.

GurrenBrigade 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 7:22

No, your dad didn't forget. YOU are the one who forgot. You are the one who has access to your student account to see the exact amount of tuition you must pay, and what day it is due by. Even if he's the one paying for your tuition, you are still responsible for letting him know all this. YDI for being that irresponsible and ignorant.

Shyman4ever 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 9:22

Epic dad

sportsnut 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 17:45

you mean you expected to ride your daddy's coattails? I don't get it, why does everyone think that someone else is going to pay for them to go to school. I def. paid my own way but you have got to grow up and quit being such a baby

timtam24 0

Monday 31 August 2009 11:38

stfu

purplegrl 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 19:20

maybe he didn't want you to leave :)

its_who 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 20:29

YDI for not being responsible for your own finances.

dailyprophet 0

Sunday 30 August 2009 21:33

everyone should stop bitching that parents shouldn't pay for schooling. unless they really can't afford it, I think it's stupid for parents not to contribute at least something to their child's education. so for all those people who say "you're spoiled, I had to pay for my own schooling, blah blah blah", good for you and stfu. I have a decent-paying job, and I still don't have enough money for school, so I'm not going to say no to my parents making a contribution. assholes.