I want to start this post by saying that there are no potential assholes in this story other than me. Also on mobile. 

I work at a large university as staff, who employs students on a part-time basis to assist with or duties. We generally keep students around for their entire time at the university, and become friendly, though not overly so, imo. Sometimes in the course of work, shifts run quite late, and I’ll offer a ride to a student knowing the buses have stopped running or won’t come for hours. I do this for all students that do not have a car or a ride, man or woman. 

The other night, I offered a student a ride home, which she gratefully accepted. I took her home without incident, but I don’t leave until they’ve gotten in the door, just to be sure they’re safely inside since I’ve taken on the responsibility of getting them home. This night, she did not leave her keys, and could not get inside. They turned out to be states away in her boyfriend’s car (spring break). I let her use my phone, and we went back to campus so she could use my computer to get in touch with her mom and try to figure some stuff out. 

Talk of a locksmith and hotels comes up, all I can see is dollar signs,and I was about to offer my spare room of my house. I don’t believe either of us would have perceived it as creepy; I’m a married woman about ten years her senior. I stopped short, though, as I thought about the professional line I’d be blurring and the doors it would be opening for the future. (I have been told in personal and professional settings that I am “helpful and friendly...sometimes to your detriment” lol)

She ended up being able to find a room with a friend for the night, so none of this ended up being an issue. However I still find myself feeling a little guilty that I didn’t offer another no-cost option to this college student, knowing money’s tight during that time of life. 

Was my hesitancy selfish? AITA?
