[sanielsen]

This is probably late getting to you, but I think if you give her money, I agree, give it as a gift - don't give it with the expectation to get it back. My initial feeling is actually that you should NOT give her the money. Not to be mean or anything, but because it could open the door for future requests and the expectation that you will give it to her.

You could explain that you are giving the money as a gift and it's a one time thing...

I hope things work out!