How much to give for graduation gift?
May 19th, 2009 | 
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Adrianne L asked:
I was surprised to be invited to a distant relative’s (I think it’s my third cousin) son’s graduation. I hardly ever see these people. Makes it seem like they invited me just to get another gift. I was speaking with my aunt last week and she mentioned that she had received an invitation also. She planned on attending, but was only going to give him $20. What would be an appropriate amount under these circumstances?
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Category: Graduation Gifts | 
Tags: Circumstances, Cousin, Graduation Gift, How Much To Give For Graduation, Invitation | 
31 Comments »
gift for
Don’t go.
But if you do, $25 bucks is appropriate. Better than looking cheap with $20.. you hit the halfway to $50 point.
$25 + a money card.
gift basket
Well, graduation is supposed to be the best day of the grad’s life. This is the point of their life whenthey should take on full responsibility. They will need money to do so. I think under money wise, 45 would be great. If you wanted a gift to give, you can never go wrong with a great card and a small gift.
present ideas
is he graduating highschool?
if he is then you need to give $50(recommended) but if thats to much for you financially or if your never really going to see them again OR IF THEY ARE NOT EVEN INVITING YOU TO THE CEREMONY AND JUST THE PARTY than give them $20
( also if you don’t even want to waste money just call and say you will be unable to make it- its probably not going to be any fun whatsoever and you can take yourself out for a treat =] )
in the future if you are really close family then you need to give $100 and if its your close friend you can range from $50-20
gifts
graduation is very special
so something like $20 is kinda cheep, this is a ceremony of completing what could be his/hers life education so something like a stereo,ipod,mp3 or something in that range
great gift
20 or 25$ is fine, anymore is just unnecessary because they are probably getting so much money they wont remember who gave what.
gift delivery
n0 25 and a bear 0r s0m3thing
personalized gift
Oh, no! $20 is not accecptable! $40 is great as a gift for a graduate. Keep in mind it probably wasn’t the graduate who invited you, but the grad’s parents! You should especially give $40 if you don’t attend the graduation. Just think about it $20 bucks doesn’t buy you much anymore. A t-shirt maybe, but if you give the grad 40 bucks, they’re only about ten dollars away from a minifridge for their dorm! Wouldn’t you want 40 bucks from everyone if you were a grad?
gifts for her
With type of people look for gift they normally look for cash
A card and $10 or $20 is good. If you too generous, you will be broke the next day. They will like to inviting you more often to their party.
birthday gifts
we have lots of distant family that i sent to because i was valedictorian and most of them sent $25.
however, one of my mom’s old friends who was there to hear my speech sent $50.
$20-$25 is fine, but it really will mean a lot to the student to get more. i say look at their financial situation. if they are well off, go smaller, but if they are struggling, go higher.
we are losing our house at the end of the month so money for college is very tight (i have mostly a full ride but have to pay housing, fees, and buy all my dorm stuff/books/school supplies).
either way just give from your heart and it really will be appreciated by the graduate.
gift basket
u could give
$25 with a sweet card for graduation and a box of chocolates tht would be great!!
holiday present
i think you should go with about $20 to but if you know what the kid likes and you find something hes does and its cheap you can try that to…..but as a kid who jus graduated money works jus fine b/c you could use that money to get what you really wanted!!
gift ideas
I agree that $20 would be appropriate for a distant relative. Unless this relative has given back before, I would not give anymore than $20.
gifts for her
$50 would be appropriate if you really want to send something but it sounds like they sent an invite just to get money. My cousin who never spoke to us did that and we didnt send her jack.
gift basket
they have simon gift cards they are just like credit cards and you can use it anywhere
birthday present
$20 seems appropriate
gift for dad
Since its an accomplishment, deffinitely $100.
holiday gift ideas
i wouldnt respond. did they do anything for yours?
unique gift
$20…or a card with $10. Were you also invited to the open house, where meals and refreshments will be provided or are you just invited to the graduation ceremony? If it’s just the graduation it does seem like it’s fishing for gifts/money.
gift for her
25 and a nice card
gift idea
$50-$100 When I had my party for high school that was the average. Same for college.
birthday present
For high school, it’s usually 50
perfect gift
$20+
present idea
Since you do not know the graduate that well, a reasonable gift is $20
birthday present
depending if its family 75 friends 25
gift for dad
you should knit him a sweater and a nice card that says welcome to the real world..
birthday present
$20 and a card. Good enough.
holiday gift ideas
anything ranging from 20- 50 dollars
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anniversary present
$20 + A REALLY NICE CARD..
gift for men
I’d say $20 is fine. Considering how distant you are.
gift wrap
50$
gift
$20 is appropriate.