08/31/2026
The question of who pays for college when parents are separated can have a very different answer depending on which side of the Delaware River your case is being heard. In New Jersey, parents may be required to contribute to a child’s college expenses, and support can continue while a child pursues higher education. In Pennsylvania, parents generally have no obligation to pay college costs after a child is emancipated unless an enforceable agreement or other qualifying circumstance applies.
For parents looking ahead to college, understanding these differences early can provide more time to address financial responsibilities and determine what an existing support order or agreement requires. Read our blog to understand how Pennsylvania and New Jersey approach college costs, what courts may consider, and why these conversations are important to have before tuition bills are due.
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