The great aunt and uncle are willing to continue to donate toward her education, but only if she steps up her gratitude game.

A thank-you text allows you to express appreciation almost immediately, which can be especially useful when you want to acknowledge a gesture quickly without waiting for mail delivery.

He should send a text and a thank-you note. Texting is his age-appropriate preferred form of communication. Sending a quick thanks is expedient and can help him establish a bond with his great aunt.