Tom Cruise, despite being estranged from his daughter , is obligated to pay for her college tuition, according to the terms of his divorce agreement.
Cruise and Katie Holmes divorced in 2012, and Cruise was ordered to pay $400,000 per year in child support. This includes Suri’s tuition, as well as her medical, education, and other expenses.
Suri is now 17 years old and will turn 18 next April. She is reportedly interested in studying fashion at a prestigious school in New York City.
It is unclear how Cruise will pay for Suri’s college tuition. It is possible that Holmes has saved up money to cover the cost. It is also possible that Cruise will pay for her tuition out of pocket.
Regardless of how it is paid for, Suri’s college tuition will be a significant expense. The average cost of tuition and fees at a private four-year college in the United States is over $38,000 per year.
Cruise’s obligation to pay for Suri’s college tuition is a reminder that even celebrities are not immune to the rising cost of education. It is also a reminder that parents, even those who are estranged, are still responsible for supporting their children’s education.