<p>Joev, you are wrong. Studies show that men generally are in better shape economically after a divorce, and women are worse off. The kids generally fare badly too. $10K a year is not enough to go to many state school, unless you find a local public school. Take a look at the cost of attendance for Penn State. Also what the father technically should pay is determined by the state and possibly provisions in the divorce settlement, and we, and you do not know what those are. Federal and institutional financial aid methodology clearly states that the parents are responsible for their children's college expenses and specifically prohibits kids from being able to be responsible for themselves until they are age 24, a veteran of the armed forces, marry, have a dependent or by court order. She cannot be responsible herself for financial aid for that reason--she is linked to her parent's income. </p>
<p>It may well turn out that he is legally and technically free of any more obligation. Actually it is the personal decision of most parents as to whether or not they want to pay for their children's education. But I will tell you, that most people are not going to think too highly of a parent who can afford to pay his kid's Harvard tuition, and refuses to do so or will only give enough so that it is difficult for the kid to be able to go.</p>