{"id":19534,"date":"2025-02-12T02:25:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T08:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10010\/?p=19534"},"modified":"2025-02-12T02:25:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T08:25:06","slug":"graduation-money-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/graduation-money-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Graduation Money Gift Ideas for High School and College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduating-students-in-line.jpeg\" alt=\"Graduation money gift ideas: graduating students waiting in line\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduating-students-in-line.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduating-students-in-line-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduating-students-in-line-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is almost here, and you know a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or two that you\u2019d like to celebrate this year. If your go-to for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift-giving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is cash, a creative <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to honor the new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make the gift feel extra special.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019re sharing our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including plenty of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideas that you can whip up at home, and an easy way to send the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a money gift wherever they are.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>19 Sweet <\/b><b>Graduation Money Gift Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduation-cap-diploma-and-a-gift.jpeg\" alt=\"Graduation money gift ideas: graduation cap, diploma, and a gift\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduation-cap-diploma-and-a-gift.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduation-cap-diploma-and-a-gift-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/graduation-cap-diploma-and-a-gift-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you prefer to give <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cash gifts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has requested one, there are lots of different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation gift ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can choose from. Explore some of the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative ways<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to give money as a gift to the new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grads<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your life this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. <\/b><b>Money Tree<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cash gift<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s all about the presentation, we love the idea of handing over a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">money tree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take a fake tree or plant and tape cash to the leaves, or create your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> version with some sticks and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. New Wallet Filled with Cash<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gifts aren\u2019t for everyone, and that\u2019s OK. There are still lots of creative options when it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Buy the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a new wallet, and fill it with fresh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ready for them to spend in their favorite store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Money Rosette<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your own graduation rosette or money badge and attach some cash to it to create a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Follow a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lizoncall.com\/graduation-money-badge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation money badge tutorial<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which includes a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step-by-step<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> elements to help you bring it all together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. <\/b><b>Origami<\/b><b> Graduation Hat<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re handy at the art of paper-folding, then try and make your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">origami<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> graduation hats \u2014 complete with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tassels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Either make the hats out of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> themselves, or use paper and attach the cash to the hat via the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tassel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. <\/b><b>Money Lei<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For another fun <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/graduation-gifts-for-him\">graduation gift<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> try making a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">money lei<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Attach the cash together into a lei shape, and add traditional flowers for decoration, color, and interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Money Mason Jar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-jar-filled-with-money-labeled-with-the-word-COLLEGE.jpeg\" alt=\"Mason jar filled with money, labeled with the word &quot;COLLEGE&quot;\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-jar-filled-with-money-labeled-with-the-word-COLLEGE.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-jar-filled-with-money-labeled-with-the-word-COLLEGE-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mason-jar-filled-with-money-labeled-with-the-word-COLLEGE-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to get out the craft paper and scissors to make a thoughtful or fun graduation money gift. Grab a clean mason jar, fill it with coins or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and personalize it with a ribbon and a gift tag or label. This is a sweet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that won\u2019t take you long to put together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. \u201cIn Case of Emergency\u201d Frame<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">college grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs into a cash emergency at some point. Give them a head start with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cin case of emergency\u201d frame. Decorate a picture frame, then make your own backdrop for inside and attach some cash to it. Put everything inside the frame and present it as a quirky <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. <\/b><b>Money Cake<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have heard of diaper cakes, but did you know about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">money cakes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? This cash alternative is ideal for celebrations of all kinds, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday gifts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation gifts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Style your cash together in the form of a cake, and hand it over to the new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to give a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cash gift<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. <\/b><b>Graduation Cap<\/b><b>-Themed Piggy Bank<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s also practical, give the fresh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">money box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or piggy bank that\u2019s shaped like a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation cap<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s the perfect place for them to store all their spare change, ready for their next big purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Donation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a thoughtful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a close friend or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family member<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make a donation in their name to a cause that\u2019s close to their heart. This is a lovely way to honor their journey and give back to a charity or cause at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. <\/b><b>Student Loan<\/b><b> Repayment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/graduation-gifts-for-her\">college graduation gift<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019ll always be appreciated is some help toward paying off that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student loan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monetary gift<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is harder to pull off, but you can always make a smaller contribution by giving cash in an envelope along with a card that says what it\u2019s to be used for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Money Bouquet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouquet-of-bills.jpeg\" alt=\"Bouquet of bills\" width=\"850\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouquet-of-bills.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouquet-of-bills-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bouquet-of-bills-768x509.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">money cake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t your thing, why not create a money bouquet instead? Take the cash, fold it carefully into flower shapes, and arrange it into a bouquet. Tie it together with ribbon, and present it to the new high school or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">college grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at their celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Money Tissue Box Roll<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give a tissue box a new lease on life and turn it into a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Follow a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/homeandkind.com\/easy-graduation-gift-idea-tissue-box-money-roll-for-graduates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tissue box money roll tutorial<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how to put together this gift that just seems to keep giving \u2014 perfect for when you want to make the recipient laugh at their <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/graduation-party\">graduation party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Hidden Money Gift<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a way to liven up a cash money gift, try hiding the money inside another gift. You could hide it inside a box of chocolates, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift box<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a gift set filled with other small and thoughtful gifts. Just be sure to keep the money separate from any food!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Graduation Pizza Box<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to trick the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is a good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take a pizza box and give it a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upgrade to make it the perfect backdrop for your amusing college or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high school graduation gift<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of pizza, fill the box with cash, and watch for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s reaction as they open it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Money Confetti Popper<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> smile with this joyful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make your own confetti pops with eco-friendly confetti and reusable confetti cannons, then sneak a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bill<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into each one. As they pop the cannons at their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebration, they\u2019ll get an extra surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>17. Money Wreath<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a statement with this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s big and bold. Wreaths aren\u2019t just for the holidays; they also make a wonderful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad gift<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too. Take a plain wreath and affix <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to it to create a money wreath.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Balloons Filled with Money<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade the standard balloon experience and transform them into gifts by adding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dollar bills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside. This works best with transparent balloons, especially if you can find some that come with colorful confetti too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Online <\/b><b>Gift Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19536\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19536 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blooming-Congratulations-Card-4.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming Congratulations Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blooming-Congratulations-Card-4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blooming-Congratulations-Card-4-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a super <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy graduation money gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can\u2019t go wrong with sending a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And with Greenvelope, you can add a digital <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to any of our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/graduation-card-ideas\">graduation cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 giving you the perfect way to say <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">congrats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the new <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wherever they are in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send one of our customizable <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">online cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and add your <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/graduation-wishes\">graduation wishes<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help them celebrate this special life event. We have plenty of congratulations card designs available, including this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/blooming-congratulations\/orange\/congratulations\">vibrant floral congrats card<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Make them Smile with These Thoughtful <\/b><b>Graduation Money Gift Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your words of congratulations and the time you spend with them celebrating are enough, but if you want to give a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monetary gift,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">graduation money gift ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should help you find the best one for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you choose, one of our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/congratulations-cards\">congratulations cards<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the perfect partner. Add your own personal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">congrats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> message inside, and attach a digital <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that they can use in their favorite stores.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduation season is almost here, and you know a grad or two that you\u2019d like to celebrate this year. If your go-to for gift-giving is cash, a creative graduation money gift idea is a fun way to honor the new grad and make the gift feel extra special. 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