Should Step Dad Pay for College?
The Federal Government Considers the Student's Parents, Including the Stepparent If the Custodial Parent Has Remarried, as Having the Primary Responsibility to...
The federal government considers the student's parents, including the stepparent if the custodial parent has remarried, as having the primary responsibility to pay for the student's college education. ... Students do not qualify for more aid simply because their parents refuse to help.
Do I have to pay maintenance for my stepchildren?
The father of the child – regardless whether or not the parents were married – is responsible for financially supporting the child. ... Parents of stepchildren however, are not obligated to pay maintenance support unless the child is legally adopted.
Is a father obligated to pay for college?
Legally, a parent can not be forced to pay for college (except if stipulated in divorce agreements). ... This means parents have no legal obligation to pay for their child's college education — except if the parents are divorced and the divorce agreement includes paying college costs.
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