Graduation — How much to give?

[yeahdisney]

Hmmm I can’t remember What I gave nephew and nieces. But I would think $100. This year $50 for my friends kids; they were my son classmates too. $25 for DS’s buddy, DS has taken $20.19 for each grad party he has gone to.
His best buddy failed senior English eek! so I don’t think he gets a party not sure what I’m doing for him- I got all summer to decide, the guy is taking English as a summer class.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

$25 for friends that are not super close but we are invited to a party.

$50 for children of closer friends

$200 for my nieces when that time comes

 

[SmallWorld71]

At DS20’s party 2 years ago, the overwhelming majority of people gave between $50-$100. That said, the range was actually $17 (for the year) to $250. The person who gave the $17 took the time to decorate a clear water bottle in the school’s colors and wrapped each dollar bill up like a diploma. It was a great presentation, given be someone who monetarily could give little but has done so much for DS. Her gift was just as appreciated as the larger gifts. Give what you feel comfortable with. There is no right or wrong answer.

 

[verleniahall]

I did baskets totaling 100 for my nephews and cousins

For the boys, I did a basket with laundry stuff, Netflix cards, etc...

The girls I did a basket with Netflix, Snacks, etc...

One of my cousins was going to my alamater so I put some $$ on her school account as well

 

[aprilgail]

Agree with most here. I think $100 is fine for high school graduation. (I’d give more, $150-200, for a college graduation.)

No one I know that graduated from college has a party-around here grad parties are really just high school graduations.

 

[AppleDumpling]

No one I know that graduated from college has a party-around here grad parties are really just high school graduations.

Yes that is mostly true. However, the OP noted it is her niece graduating, so my response refers to a gift for a niece or nephew.

Just saying, in addition to gifts for high school graduation, I give gifts to my nieces and nephews when they graduate college as well. I have and would do so regardless of whether or not there’s a party. For advanced graduate degrees also, when applicable. And actually a few of them have had a party of sorts, which were small celebratory family gatherings, because we are a close family. YMMV.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

$100 is great.

 

[DVC-Don]

$100 is our typical gift for this.

 

[cedricandsophie]

I would do 200 to 250 for a niece or nephew for graduation. When they got married, we gave them 500. Of course, it depends how close you are to them,

 

[Floridaman999]

I'd give whatever my wife told me we were giving.

 

[DisneyHardin]

When my nephew graduated HS a couple years ago, I think I gave him $60.

My good friend's son graduated Friday and she invited me to a grad party for him next weekend. I had been trying to decide between $25 and $40 to give him, so I texted another friend in our friend group and she said they were giving him $100!! I know it's not a competition, but I now feel like a cheapskate. I guess I'll go with $40 over the $25.

 

[_19disnA]

I would give whatever is within your means to afford, this isn't a 'one size fits all' type of answer. You might choose to give some sort of gift/keepsake instead of money, then it isn't obvious how much you spent. It isn't like they are going to open the gifts during the party and compare who gave what !!!

 

[Darcy03231]

$100 is my standard amount for nieces and nephews.

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

My daughter graduated a few weeks ago and most people gave between $20 and $50 dollars (cash or gift cards). My Uncle gave her $100 but he is very well off where as most in my family is not. My parents took her to Hawaii for their gift. I gave her $100 and paid for everyone at a celebratory dinner after the ceremony.

 

[DisneyOma]

I did baskets totaling 100 for my nephews and cousins

For the boys, I did a basket with laundry stuff, Netflix cards, etc...

The girls I did a basket with Netflix, Snacks, etc...

One of my cousins was going to my Alma mater so I put some $$ on her school account as well

Why the differentiation between the boys and the girls? Girls for some reason don't do laundry? Boys don't eat snacks?

 

[wenrob]

When my nephew graduated HS a couple years ago, I think I gave him $60.

My good friend's son graduated Friday and she invited me to a grad party for him next weekend. I had been trying to decide between $25 and $40 to give him, so I texted another friend in our friend group and she said they were giving him $100!! I know it's not a competition, but I now feel like a cheapskate. I guess I'll go with $40 over the $25.

You shouldn’t feel like that. Give what you feel is appropriate. I have nieces and nephews coming out of my ears. Four will be graduating the same year as my younger two kids. Last year when I got the first announcement I knew I’d be setting a precedent so I chose what I felt I’d comfortably be able to afford multiple times in one year all at the same time. Fifty bucks. Came close on deciding $25. Just because I don’t lay a bunch of cash on them doesn’t mean I don’t love them or I’m not proud of them. Don’t let what other people do influence what you’re comfortable with.

 

[PollyannaMom]

DS has taken $20.19 for each grad party he has gone to.

What a neat idea!

My DS just graduated, and he received a wide range of gift amounts. He appreciated them all and didn't keep score - it was the running total he was impressed with!

 

[RUDisney]

$100 for HS graduation.

 

[wishesuponastar]

We gave $50 to DH cousin in 2015 for hs graduation and then in 2019 gave him $100 for college graduation.

We are giving our daughters friends $20 for hs grad this year.

 

[AustinTink]

For my nieces and close family friends (girls) I gave cute designer wristlets (Coach or Kate Spade) with a gift card for Bed, Bath and Beyond stuffed inside. It was about $60 for the wristlet and $50 for the gift card. They were a big hit! This was for high school. The boys got cards and cash.

College I do $100 for close friends and $150-200 for family.