Janitor sends his five kids to college for free

[@MondoBeno]

I know a woman who worked as a janitor at a university, and she adopted some teenagers so they could go for free. Nobody ever questioned why she had so many kids.

[@BuddyMac69]

MondoBeno wow. What a wonderful lady

[@MondoBeno]

@@BuddyMac69 I was wrong, she didn't legally adopt all of them, some were just her foster kids. But even if they were only staying with her as fister children, they could still attend for free under the "employee's kids attend for free" policy. The two she adopted legally were already 17 years old, so she didn't have to spend any money supporting them. I do, however, know one who got a job at the NYU cafeteria so her daughter could attend free of charge.

[@Maya-yp2ey]

Wow that's amazing!

[@Anne--Marie]

Brilliant!

[@CompPerformanceFreak]

lmao

[@hmrhuang]

Sure he's a janitor. But he's also a human being that deserves respect and opportunity. Good for him for helping his kids take advantage of the latter....

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Was someone besides you putting him down?

[@GreaterAntilles-wn2ts]

Yeah he deserves respect his occupation has nothing to do with that you fool.

[@34thstreetman]

You are the one putting him down like he is low status.

[@dbspaceoditty]

30 years ago they guy pushing a broom could afford a 3 bedroom apartment and car payments.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

@@dbspaceoditty that is true

[@kevinarzola4781]

5 kids all going to college for free? This guys a genius.

[@rali2774]

It sounds easy.. but the first requirment is the kids get accepted, which is quite hard to got into BC

[@hamydunn9183]

@@rali2774 In these kind of colleges, alumni recommendations are important. Think this scenario, some students are fond of this guy and wrote nice letters for the first child. Then, she wrote a nice letter for her siblings...

[@mtutoriales]

hash2ash , Good idea. Think I am moving to Germany 🤣🤣🤣

[@ios-oporky_7143]

Imagine if he has 6 kids but he only mentions 5...

[@jsong21]

Thats more than half a mill in n tuitions

[@getyourlearnon]

$700,000 free college tuition? This man's a straight up financial gangster.

[@maximilianjohandson3382]

Yeah he is! It's so crazy that college in the US costs so much. It's totally free here in Norway.

[@maximilianjohandson3382]

@Bonzo 33% + 25% tax on everything you buy. It's totally worth it though. If I loose my job I will get money from my government, I got paid to go to school, totally free hospital trips good infrastructure and lots of other stuff

[@umair7280]

@@maximilianjohandson3382 exactly highest HDI in the world

[@Happytown7523]

​@@maximilianjohandson3382 Yeah... I lived in France and Germany for a while. It's not as wonderful as everyone likes to think. I experienced the healthcare system in France several times and the quality is not nearly as good as here in the US. Toward the end of my stay, I only went to private hospitals and doctors, which do cost more, but the care was totally worth it. College should not be free. I am back in the US right now, I'm going to community college right now, got a grant, don't have any debt, and will transfer to a state university. Yes, I probably will have some debt, but I expect that because it is an investment in my future that will be easy for me to pay off once I have a good income. The public education system in France is also under-impressive, especially the universities. When people don't have to pay for school, and can choose to not work and get money from the gov't each month, there is no incentive to get an education and work hard. That is something that I noticed during my time there: there was a lack of work ethic that stemmed directly from the fact that everybody was dependent upon the government. Looking back on history, when citizens have ever been dependent upon the government, that's what allows the government to easily control the people, which creates a dystopian, authoritative system. Don't buy into the stupid socialized crap, it's really not that great.

[@Happytown7523]

@@maximilianjohandson3382 By the way, people make the choice to go to expensive schools voluntarily, without thinking about the return value of their education. If someone goes to school for $30,000 a year and gets a useless degree in art, then yeah, they are dumb. Why not go to community college, then a public university?

[@irisyorrick2765]

I love this guy he made up his salary in tuition. I believe he is smartest person in this whole scenario

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Uh…I think he got paid too. The beginning of the show said the colleges policy is that if you WORK here your kids can go here. By very definition he is getting paid. He’s not switching pay for tuition. They don’t pay janitors that much no matter how long they work there. (Nothing but respect for janitors)

[@JDeffenb]

Imagine being one of the kids and not getting in...

[@terock22]

🤣🤣🤣 that kid would have to vaccum the stairs next to dad!

[@organicoregano]

@@jj62024 odds are even slimmer especially to a highly competitive school like BC, best bet is grad school.

[@stephaniesealy9375]

It was never going to happen with that support network and even if it had, they would celebrate alternative success!

[@jdstep97]

JDeffenb- Then let the other kids who got in graduate, start making money, and send the one who didn't get in to a state college, paying in-state tuition. Period. They'd all be alright. Some folks are graduating from prestigious schools are working as bartenders (nothing wrong with being a bartender by the way), barely making enough money for student loans. And others graduating from community colleges making six-figures, with no student loan. It's all what you do with what you got, sensible planning, and determination. At any rate, this was a very good story. Love it.

[@duvine3882]

I can, both my parents were dirt poor went to college & expected the same for us but is all about grades & not about ethics, values or morals so you end up being less than.

[@GoodWillPrevail]

He seems like a very loving, generous man. It looks like his kids are very appreciative.

[@pep590]

Rayne I agree. I never had a dad, but if I had, he would have been perfect.

[@topcomment3816]

pep Um I’m pretty sure you did actually have a dad...

[@darthdavid2275]

I like how that “relatively low paying job” got him 700k, well worth it

[@jansa940]

depends on where you work, there are some janitors that get paid over time and were making more then $100,000 working for public transit system in NYC MTA, and San Francisco BART.

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

I love that his kids respected their dad enough to stay in and graduate. Now retire and let the kids do for you!!

[@NB-ky5ol]

So much respect for this man. This is the kind of man you want to marry ladies. This is an everlasting man of character.

[@MissCandy350]

He’s an honorable man and father. I don’t care what his job is. Great job, sir. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@34thstreetman]

There are janitors who make 100k.

[@markwatney8641]

his real job is father and provider for his kids. i think he succeeded in that.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Smart move!!! Especially since he and his wife have struggled. I hope they all take really great care of their parents.😇😇😇

[@DavidMorgan411]

What a beautifully written script for such an inspiring story! Each phrase was so thoughtful, and the end line made me tear up. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Fisking]

+David Morgan - Exactly what I thought. I am not a big fan of the scripted recipe of many "American way" journalism clips, but this is good workmanship right here. Right on point to the people at CBS, but of course much respect to the KING of dads.

[@adiadv10]

Well said David!

[@theresajones431]

I did love that ending

[@AFShing3]

Imagine the pressure of being the fifth kid and waiting for the decision letter

[@davidmacdonald3103]

"Full House" - I watched this. I am sure Boston College doesn't begrudge a cent of that estimated $700k. Their policy is a credit to them and Fred "playing his cards right" pleased them too. Come on it was never a free pass, the children had to meet entry requirements. Well done all round.

[@ekaterinas8796]

It is a payback to their workers.... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Saturn57]

I didn't like the way they portrayed the story either. It's part of the benifits the university offers its employees.

[@overout429]

You covered this well. Effort was required.

[@overout429]

Capricorn ,.give credit to parents who have 5 kids that even want to go to college. I would think the college would be proud too.

[@JCizzleSoCal]

999___888 You are clearly misinformed or delusional.

[@IdeasDontBounce]

When the cameras turned off, the dad went on to solve complex math equations posted on chalkboards around the campus.

[@sidsid9808]

And the answer to all the equations came out to be $700,000.

[@laustinyoureyes6899]

Good Will Hunting. Anyone? Anyone?!?!

[@malfieri760]

@@laustinyoureyes6899 we get it...

[@markwatney8641]

how you like them apples ?

[@antoinesimeon728]

Must be an indescribable feeling cleaning the campus in the night knowing that your children are going to be studying there in the day, and vice versa. This man is a legendary pillar for his family, and an inspiration for us.

[@clair3kee432]

This is so amazing. I’ve never seen a parent care so much about his kids. Most parents take advantage of the kids not set them up for extreme success like this guy did!

[@marinevetoneroman7232]

He will always be the smartest man in the room.. Excellent Chess Move.

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

Marine-One Roman no check mate

[@michellewilliston1937]

His kid's better take care of him 😂😂💪🏾💪🏾

[@sharimoore9210]

I hope they are. Be sad to if he's still working as a janitor

[@vivienhoon8306]

I am so pleased to find this program - On The Road - Steve Hartmen. The positive and compassionate coverage of these everyday heros in America makes me feel positive on USA.

[@msanchez1210]

He said now my kids are smarter then me... wrong sir you are Genius... that’s our number one goal put our kids through college but is so expensive that some don’t even go.. sir mad respect for you and your kids.. Cheers from Texas

[@dodgeplow]

Agreed. His kids are better educated than him, but he's the smart one.

[@ChosenDeeDee]

Amazing!!!! Never underestimate the ones who carry the mop. I love this story. He has a gold mind. What a father!

[@HarryRacer18]

Never disrespect a working man. I never put down someone for earning an honest wage. Just cause you may get paid more, have more education, etc...doesn’t mean you are better than them.

[@TrickyPasta]

My dream is to become a janitor after I retire. It seems like the type of job that is very meditative and calming. I have tons of respect for janitors.

[@ariefraiser140]

Many private universities offer free tuition to your kids and spouses of employees. It's a little trickier for state schools to offer the same since they're publicly funded.

[@privateeromally]

As private schools will just raise the tuition for others arbitrarily and state schools can't

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

@@privateeromally I attend a state university it's a very good university but very hard to get in you have to have very good grades and test scores ( ACT SAT TSI ) . Because I live in state and near the university as well as in the state it's in my tuition is much cheeper vs those who live out of the area or state. For me it's about $3,910 per semester depending on my classes.

[@jdstep97]

Arie Frasier - As someone who knows firsthand, however, state school often offer discounts. Maybe not free tuition but discounts. If you can get a 25% each year, it's like paying for only 3 years instead of 4 when it's all done. Live at home (if possible) instead of campus. You'll be alright.

[@jhariette]

He instilled the value of education and hard work congratulations sir!!!

[@zeruyang4327]

Smart man, didn’t know being a janitor has that kind of benefits

[@dodgeplow]

a lot of schools offer that benefit. Typically you have to be working there 5 years or more to get it.

[@scovk1462]

wow! Congratulations to all of them.

[@ankznameless3216]

One of the best father.

[@edjarrett3164]

I absolutely love this story. I wish more employers were as generous. I have worked in F&B for 16 years. Every employee I know is vital to our business. Groundskeepers, servers, housekeepers, cooks, room service, they all contribute mightily to our resort and I never take them for granted. Always thankful for the good people I work with.

[@kerrymadgett9852]

You must be very proud of your father. He is a wonderful example of a parent showing you kids that hard work pays off.

[@genalee5211]

My husband is HVAC tech at Dallas Baptist University. He gets good pay on top great benefits which included free college for me (his wife) our son who is now a doctor and our daughter a veterinary technician. We’re so thankful to God and DBU♥️♥️ and my husband for working there😃😃

[@bettina1363]

The one who has the last laugh! Ha! The janitor! Great story!! love it!

[@ezekielrose11]

Puertorriqueña en Florida right lol

[@josevillanueva9705]

Compared to the most “successful” people on this planet, it’s refreshing when you always find that the janitors (the failures) are the most well put together people that this grapevine of a blue ball has to offer. My mother is a janitor. Has been for i’d say 15 years now. And the wisdom, humility, generosity just oozes out of her. This guy reminded me of my mom. Always here to serve you. These are the people that should be running the countries. Straight facts.

[@lucybelay9153]

Real father!!!!!! Hats off to you Father!!!!!

[@aDarkRedJungle]

I'm American but lived in India for a couple years. These stories are all too common among parents in South Asia, but are no less inspiring. Really great story - I just hope that his kids decide to use some of their education-driven earnings so their dad doesn't have to keep sweeping stairs!

[@ashleywatson2007]

What a testimonial of love. These are great parents that have raised wonderful adults. ❤

[@coconuticeream6749]

He's a wonderful father! God bless him!

[@sunnynewyork7961]

Smartest father (man of the century)

[@guest8485]

Janitors is one of the most important school jobs. Imagine not having someone you cleans after your mess, and doesn’t clean. It would just be terrible. So please respect your janitors because they are a normal person too.

[@kx85lover1]

Just as you go on and continue to disrespect him by calling him a janitor they prefer to be called custodians

[@yen-pal-7107]

"Dad and Mom never pressured their kids to succeed" Man wish my parents were like that

[@celica9098]

This story is very heartfelt. However, I wish they would have said what jobs his kids are doing now.

[@markwatney8641]

all janitors at other prestigou colleges. got grandkids to put thru college.

[@hypnotherapy69]

looked like three of them studied management, one liberal arts and one nursing and with it being such a prestedious colledge I would guess somthing in that sector?

[@Questchaun]

This dude's house nicer than. Mine. I shoulda been a boston area janitor.

[@nllee7051]

He is a good man! Bless him and his family!

[@zachzahn2567]

This man said his kids are all smarter than him, but none of them will ever figure out a way to send all 5 of their kids to college for free. This mans a genius

[@u7617]

This is a FATHER!!! A FATHER!!! THE REALEST DEFINITION OF A PROVIDER AND PROTECTOR OF HIS OWN. what a lege!!

[@canoslo6126]

What a wonderful example of a man who loves his children. Night shift isn’t easy, and no doubt he could’ve looked for opportunities to make life easier for himself over the years. Instead, he assessed the situation and stayed put where he could provide the most for them. That took love, courage, and tenacity. My parents never mentioned college except to say they wouldn’t be paying for it. They made no provision, and the only money “saved” for it was money I’d earned or been given by others for birthdays. I put myself through, with support from my spouse near the end. And my father WAS a college graduate himself! This “just a janitor” puts him and all other similar fathers to shame. It would’ve been an HONOR to have a father like this man.

[@johncox8204]

This is such an amazing story. His kids do no have to worry about financial struggles down the road after graduation. They instead focus on expanding their career. I wish them all the best of luck. Two thumbs up

[@priyanesan3299]

America still need to grow a lot in the area of discrimination. He is an employee just like any other employee. Good work children for your accomplishment. Just like a professor would have taken this opportunity, he took his . I see no difference.

[@davideyaliscool]

Professors children are smarter than janitors due to exposure to books and better education

[@lordwinton]

You earned it. He worked for it like a father

[@SA-se9hx]

Great dad , may god bless his children to show him compassion in his old age.

[@dalefrancis393]

Awesome Dad your hard work paid off and hopefully you kids will work just as hard for their kids🎉🍾🎈👏

[@kimberlymadison9373]

Now this a FATHER! His family is truly blessed.

[@sophiawilson2851]

Hat's off for you Sir. You're a man with uprightness, and much wisdom. It made me reflect and questioned my own life. Thank you.

[@jcraws7978]

It is amazing what a difference good parenting can make.

[@lovemimi2611]

A beautiful blessing a wonderful family a father that is love ❤️ I pray nothing but love and blessing for this family

[@BrandonTran]

Congrats Mr Fred and your family. You've done a great job sir. A good man get's the job done, whatever that job is.

[@mobbtoomarzzjr.7301]

I hope they all take care of him now for all his hard years, parents like these deserve everything from their kids

[@jonathongr33n]

Why can't all news be like this.. love it!

[@doloresdonaghy4966]

Wonderful & heart warming story Great thinking Dad! You & your wife deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labors I know you're very proud of your children & I'm sure they are grateful for sacrificial parents like you God bless

[@TaresaElliott]

What a good man! Works so hard for his children.

[@TamNguyen-yn5bu]

Fred. when you die you go straight to heaven. what a family MAN. I hope all your children will take a very very good care of you when you are retired. Your story made my day.

[@MrBuckaroo2014]

Janitors are the backbone of companies/organizations! Yay, Mr. Vautour!

[@ericmanso7355]

1:31 See I love that the man said that because if you give the kids the mindset that college is important they will already know if they should go or not

[@rickDArula]

As a father this is all you can strive for

[@Sugamamita]

Look at the happy family!!! This is a REAL man.

[@Maxz4115]

Props to the kids too because BC is not easy to get into

[@puppies4everthefam233]

I wanted to go to college but I was dealing with severe anxiety and PTSD. I also thought that I was never smart enough to continue my education. This guy is a great father. Yes he’s a janitor but he thought of his children first. Since he worked there all five of his kids had free tuition. College can be quite expensive.

[@manuelvpr]

Great history, amazing father and able to raise five college students, wonderful

[@wandamajette8648]

Hello folks, That's a policy for most of not all colleges. Some may not include family but it does apply for the employee. For the employee, that's like getting paid to go to school.

[@polzorilla]

Hat's off to you sir.. You are just like my dad, i hope i can be like you guys also. Real man.

[@sarvinmaharaj6724]

An inspiring video. A father with lion's heart. God bless you

[@bethmeadows2828]

Wonderful story. He is a wonderful parent.

[@stephaniesealy9375]

NO NO NO NO NO! He hasn't taken them for $700k worth of education. The college wrote the protocols, he met the parameters of those protocols and his kids adopted his work ethic and values to live up to the agreement! Everyone is a winner, there was no free lunch to be had anywhere!

[@dopemanjace]

I respect Fred Big-Time God Bless The Whole Family

[@jgjg3848]

What a good man. $700,000.00 over those 18 years, means he got an extra $38,888.89 a year in benefits, which were all used to their fullest. Great job to the kids for doing so well in school, to not only get in, but to graduate from BC. Fine family.

[@joelcastillon2293]

The 1st kid who managed to enter the University set the bar....and the father??? A genius!

[@nulliusinverba220]

Damn good Parent. That's how you look out for your kids and make the world a better place.

[@ki6eki]

This is how you create generational wealth. Set standards.

[@lindakrivosheyff8794]

Wow ! Beautiful story ! You guys have a awesome dad and mom !

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Dad may have provided the means, but his children had to earn their way in.

[@kas7344]

I hope they studied something worth their dads hard work ...

[@farzana6676]

I did some research. The youngest Alicia is a registered nurse. Amy Vautour studied higher education administration and works at a private school. Thomas studied information systems and computer science. John Vautour is a software engineer. Michael Vautour studied Finance and marketing and works at Wells Fargo.

[@kensmilepachi3313]

Every profession is good in its own way.

[@davideyaliscool]

@@farzana6676 no you didn't you just made that up

[@missmokkori5558]

smnsdndn dhs nope I checked on LinkedIn and everything she said was right

[@plucas9324]

And I hope you are not an English major...

[@clintrathman6245]

You glad it's over? No.-Perfect answer

[@montyi8]

A million dollars is the end goal

[@g-9723]

This is so beautiful. God is good.

[@DrewZepp]

This guy is an amazing human being.

[@invertidols1307]

This janitor has a better home than me...

[@Tenerio]

This is actually normal in many parts of 3rd World countries. Dad works hard labour outside and mom works hard at home just for the sake of their children so they can enjoy a better life. It is total love, caring and compassion. Children really need to feel greatful for their Parents and take care back. Sadly It's not so common nowadays.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

This is the norm. It just isnt featured much.

[@tamatoa8261]

That's a pretty nice house on a "low paying" janitors wage.

[@williamb.6813]

Most janitors start anywhere from 12-15 dollars an hour. With a wife that could possibly make the same amount, getting a mortgage on a 300k house is pretty easy. Just be smart..

[@LucasSantos-oo2fm]

@@williamb.6813 here in Cali 300k won't get u anything near a house😂

[@williamb.6813]

@@LucasSantos-oo2fm Well in my area 300k gets you a huge house. We dont need to be millionaires to get by.

[@Happytown7523]

The kids probably have helped their parents

[@dianebalch5369]

That's one janitor who has real class!!

[@meganp8766]

Wow! That’s just amazing and such a blessing! College can be so expensive.

[@BOBBYRIF1]

That's a real father right there!

[@raymondcaylor6292]

Man, those are some lucky kids. And I surmise dedicated, studious, and hard-working kids. Man, those are some lucky parents. And I surmise dedicated, studious, and hard working parents.

[@ericsullivan5032]

Fred... that's amazing I have 3 kids... ill work as hard as you did for my kids to get their college education

[@asznballa10]

Good for him and his family. The kids still had to earn their way in. Even bigger - no debt post graduation which is even bigger.

[@88Omega88]

Awesome warmhearted story!

[@AlanMedina314]

I knew somebody who got a job at a state school known for its engineering program. The school offered the same deal employees kids received a free education provided they got in. The guy left the job eventually with none of his daughters ever attending there. Not everybody cares enought about their kids to make the effort this man did.

[@Teamtormentor]

Imagine one kid that's too smart for his own good gets accepted to harvard instead of BC. What then?

[@iamtheone-mt3bu]

Teamtormentor if the kid was that smart they would probably get a fee tuition.

[@Teamtormentor]

@@iamtheone-mt3bu not exactly, you only get free tuition if your family income is less than 65000 dollars. And janitors actually dont have terrible pay. So including his wife's pay I doubt he would get free tuition. Especially because Harvard doesn't give scholarships based of academics because litterally 95 percent of the people who are there are academically gifted that is why they got admitted.

[@iamtheone-mt3bu]

Teamtormentor sorry I meant a scholarship

[@Teamtormentor]

@@iamtheone-mt3bu it's an ivy they don't give scholarships. It's either they give you a grant because of your low income or absolutely nothing.

[@Teamtormentor]

@@matt_goes_fast you're lucky lmao I pay for all of it, then again I do commute so it's less than what most people pay.

[@victoriagarcia5533]

Congratulations to him and his kids.

[@pablosolorzano7527]

He doesn't even look 62

[@thewoodshop69]

That is a smart man. Congratulations to all.