Should step-parents be on the hook to fund college for step-kids?

[Anonymous]

My parents were together and had plenty of money and refused to put a dime toward my college education. Their reasoning was word for word identical to your BIL's. Perfectly legal, but it really does screw the kid over because of the financial aid calculations. FAFSA doesn't care if the parents refuse to pay - they take their income into consideration until the kid is 23 no matter what.

[Anonymous]

I'll bet these stingy parents who refuse to pay for college tuition will show up to the kid's college graduation ceremony, bragging and trying to take credit for their accomplishments. Unbelievable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll bet these stingy parents who refuse to pay for college tuition will show up to the kid's college graduation ceremony, bragging and trying to take credit for their accomplishments. Unbelievable.

Without a doubt. And their spin will be some variation of "S/he's successful because I was so tough. I made them resilient..."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

doodlebug wrote:If you don't want to contribute to a step child's financial needs, then don't marry a person who already has children. It's a simple as that. You marry the parent, you marry the minor children.

Bullshit.

The biological parents will have an existing arrangement to support their biological children, which includes saving for college. If they're not saving for college, that's on them, not you.

+1

[Anonymous]

Yes and No, I think if you'be been in their lives and consider them your own i think you can help or atleast wowuld want to contribute. If its only a short time and the other parent is offering to help prob not

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess when he's old, if his wife dies before him he do t expect the step-kids to look after him.

Puhleaze. Who expects kids to "look after them" in old age these days anyway?

Not even your biological children owe you support in your old age. Take care of that yourself.

Newsflash not all families view aging and relationships the same.

[Anonymous]

No need to worry about paying for college if Hillary wins. She wants TAXPAYERS to pay for everyone's college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had to get student loans. Nobody could afford to pay my way.

I don't think anyone should be "on the hook" to fund college.

I agree. I paid for my education. But if I'm in a position to help them financially, why shouldn't I? College is much more expensive than when I attended.

[Anonymous]

I'm a biomom whose kid has both an involved dad and a stepdad (one lucky kid, IMO).

No, I don't expect my husband to help. But he plans to anyway, because he's a good guy.