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<blockquote> <p>Paying for a college education is a gift that you are not obligated to give, married or not.>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>This is true too. But at the same time, if a student is applying for finaid using the PROFILE, being divorced does not allow a parent to abdicate their financial obligations to at least disclose their income and assets on these forms, and too provide the supporting documentation if necessary. Perhaps THAT is what should be written into divorce decrees "both parents agree that they will complete all necessary applications and supply all necessary documentation of income and assets in the financial aid process". That is required of folks whether they are married or not. Re: payment, sadly some kids get caught in the divorce finances. It's unfortunate when that happens, but it does.</p>