For BGLO aspirants

[DrPhil]

And that doesn't mean that some collegiate aspirants and members do not get financial assistance from their parents, especially if their parents are NPHCers. That sometimes happens because there are unforeseen costs and some parents are generous when they see their son or daughter has pawned all of his/her things and still doesn't have enough money. LOL.

It means that the expectation is for aspirants to research and save money as much as possible, in preparation for (potential) membership. That includes applicants who are under the age of 18 *it happens* and applicants who are over the age of 20.

This must be said, as well: There is a very good reason that you don't see links for parents' questions and concerns on the national and chapter websites of NPHC orgs. There is a very good reason that you don't see parents of BGLO aspirants and members posting on GC. Somebody's mommy betnot ever call me asking for an itinerary, timeline, how much something costs, why her daughter didn't get in, etc and etc. Betnot. I don't give a damn if the parents paid for everything. Their choice to pay for things doesn't translate to the parents having a stake or a role in anything on OUR end. If the parent is a member (the son or daughter is a legacy), the parent still has to follow the proper protocol. Being a member doesn't mean that you can call dibs on anything, even if you're paying for stuff (not every legacy has parents pay for stuff).