text: School activities are not always free. Sadly many families cannot afford more than what they use to survive. Unless the school pays for all the expenses, the student's family could have a hard time getting what is needed for that activity. If the student were to serve on the student council, money may be needed to start fundraisers, or give extra supplies for an event they set up. With most sports, the gear has to be bought in order for the student to play. To try out a current physical is needed, and that costs money that the family might not have to spare. Then if the student did not make the team the money was wasted. If the gas money to transport the student was unavailable, then they could not go.