The reason that stupid guy said for making the memo on the check is totally untenable.
Since he would pay for the dorm fee anyway, whether he paying for it directly or your female friend paying for it for him and he repaying her, makes no different to himself. He would have to deduct that amount of money from his savings what so ever.
I don't know whether he is so stupid or he is too smart and try to make some "smart" moves. However, anyway, he will not get what he wants illegally or immorally. stp's suggestion is a pretty good one. Although he can't get what he wants, a defensive move for your friend is a good and necessary one.
Since he would pay for the dorm fee anyway, whether he paying for it directly or your female friend paying for it for him and he repaying her, makes no different to himself. He would have to deduct that amount of money from his savings what so ever.
I don't know whether he is so stupid or he is too smart and try to make some "smart" moves. However, anyway, he will not get what he wants illegally or immorally. stp's suggestion is a pretty good one. Although he can't get what he wants, a defensive move for your friend is a good and necessary one.