High School Graduation Gift Ideas - Tips for Great Grad Presents

Are you seeking inspiration for high school graduation gift ideas?

When you're buying a high school graduation present, it can often be frustrating because much of the time, it's assumed that the grad will automatically go on to college. Sure, you could give them money, which is really what they want, but you might worry that it will get blown on things that you never intended.

It's not surprising that you're struggling for a high school graduation gift idea that will really be great for the grad in question, but giving to a high school graduate can be really fun when you think creatively and know what your grad would like to have.

When you're sure they're college bound

If you're seeking high school graduation gift ideas for someone who is headed off to college, you might want to consider giving them something that they'll really be able to use. Consider ideas that they can take with them to the dorm or can use in school.

• Money for school clothes can be very useful, because many college students find that their wardrobes are suddenly the last priority. Don't want to hand over cash? Gift cards to their favorite stores are great high school graduation present ideas that can keep your favorite grad wearing the clothes they really want and love - and will help prevent frivolous spending.
  
  
• Another high school graduation gift tip that many people overlook is the small refrigerator or microwave. Make sure the dorms will allow these before the purchase, though.
  
  
• Why not contribute to the cost of all the things that will be needed for the dorm room? From portable storage to sheets for the dorm bed, you can help your favorite high school grad outfit their dorm room in the way that they really want when you contribute to the expense of dorm room gear.
  
  
• Another of the really fun high school graduation gift ideas is to fill a laundry basket with all the things the college student-to-be will need. Include laundry soap, fabric softener, a roll of quarters and other cleaning supplies for the dorm room.

College or not - when you're not sure

When you're looking for a high school graduation gift idea that will be appreciated for years to come, you might want to consider giving the grad some investments. Consider anything from a Roth IRA to stocks. The money you have for the initial contribution will depend on your situation, but you can help to offset some of the burden by going in with others.

You might also want to consider a mutual fund for your grad. Just be sure to check out the long term numbers for these investments before you choose, and consider funds that are low to no maintenance, or give your grad some investment training to help them out.

Help them with their future

Another of the increasingly popular high school graduation gift ideas is to help with their future. Whether they are going to college or not, your grad will need to have a way to make money, so contributing to a resume writing service can be really helpful in the long run.

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