What would be an appropriate amount of money to give to a high school graduate?

Question

The graduate is the daughter of one of my good friends.

Answer 1

$50 - $100 - depending on how close you feel to the 'friend', and perhaps what sort of accomplishments her daughter achieved in high school.  

Much also depends on what sort of 'economic' circle you float in as well . . . :-).  

If you are not really sure, be prepared to do $50, then take along a gas gift card to have handy (for like $20).  That way, you're covered in case you feel like your $50 is not adequate - and everyone appreciates a gas gift card these days!

Answer 2

enough for them to live. maybe 1,000-2,000 i dunno not just to spend to live off of, like a apartment if they choos help me out too thanx http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 3

I'd give $100

Answer 4

$50

At least that is what I got.

Answer 5

I would stick with $50-$100 depending on your own financial situation.  (If you are really hurting, at least $20.)  I had to laugh at the answer that said pay them a few thousand dollars.  Maybe from my parents, but certainly not from a friend of the family.

Answer 6

I'd say a $50.00 bill coming out of one of those special envelopes looks pretty good in a situation like this.

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Answer 7

$50 to $100 and a nice card is more than generous, especially if you're not related.

Answer 8

Between $50-$100 is good.   They can use the money to help pay for books, tuition or other supplies.

Answer 9

$50 or

$100

depending on what u can afford

Answer 10

$100 is pretty standard - unless you are tight on money, then $50 would be ok.

Answer 11

$50

Answer 12

$20

Answer 13

50-75 bux

Answer 14

$100.  if your pocket can stand it.