How does divorce affect college financial aid?
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How does divorce affect college financial aid?
— Sherry H. The rules are the same for separated parents as for divorced parents, so there is no need to get divorced in order to qualify for more need-based aid. Since your children live with you and you are separated, only your income and assets will be reported on the FAFSA.28/01/2019
Does child support continue if the child goes to college?
Child maintenance payments generally continue at least until the child reaches the age of 16. If the child is still in education and is studying at least 12 hours a week towards A-Levels, payments should continue and may continue until the child is 19 years old.
Is college tuition included in child support?
There are two types of child support that are paid when a child attends post-secondary education: basic (section 3) support and extraordinary (section 7) expenses. The cost of tuition, books and other mandatory expenses such as school fees are almost always considered section 7 expenses.14/08/2017
Does child support end at 18 in Illinois?
How Long Must a Parent Pay Child Support? Until the child is 18 years old, or 19 years old if still in high school. Support will end if the child becomes emancipated. At the discretion of the judge, education expenses for a non-minor child may be awarded.13/04/2018
Do colleges look at parents education?
For starters, colleges are using this information for demographic purposes. Since they are looking for a diverse freshman class, they want to know the percentage of their students whose parents attended college, as well as the general background of the incoming class.20/08/2016
