conversation: User (esn_dyl): "I'm 19 (about to be 20, if that matters) and I am moving into my first apartment on Saturday (August 19) morning. I just found out I have to pay August rent for $632.50 when I move in, and then I have to pay second month's rent on September 1 (which is probably going to be around $650). \n\nMy student and parent PLUS loans will dispurse over the course of the next couple of weeks, but I doubt they'll be here in time for me to pay for those rent dates. I currently have around $500 in my account at the moment and I will get paid $480 on August 31 by my employer. How should I handle these payments? I want to ask my parents to help pay and then I will reimburse them once my scholarship check ($2,500) is deposited on the 12th class day, but I don't want them to be disappointed in me for some reason. \n\nWhat should I do about this? Any help would be appreciated. "
  Self: "I would suggest asking your parents.  You have never lived on your own before and can't really be blamed for knowing exactly how renting an apartment works.  Sure, they may not want to part with some of their money, even temporarily, but they certainly don't want you screwing up your first lease or living on ramen due to a simple misunderstanding."
  User (esn_dyl): "I'll ask them tomorrow. You're definitely right, and it's the safest route to take if it works out. Thanks a ton!"
  