The Issue of Free Parking and Internships

An unpaid intern who accepted a position with a department realizes he needs to pay for parking.
"Well, we won't be able to offer you free parking. We realize you are an unpaid intern, but, in our eyes, all customers are equal. If I were you, I would talk to the department that hired you and see if they'll be willing to pay for your parking permit."

Intern goes over to department and raises the question. Department refuses to pay. (Aren't they stingy?)

Intern comes back to Parking Services and demands free parking. I'm sorry, but that is not an option.

Intern is not happy.

But think about it. If the department refuses to pay for your parking permit, then why should we?