If the child is going to any kind of vocational school or traditional university/ community college then the court can order the other parent to help pay for college.  The court will require that good cause be shown by looking at the child’s age and ability and the financial situation of the parents.  If good cause is shown then the court can order each parent to pay for 1/3 of the amount that it would cost to send the child to an instate public university for an undergraduate degree.  The 1/3 portion does NOT go to the custodial parent but directly to the university or to the child.