Dad Refuses to Pay for Stepdaughter’s College, Sparks Family Drama

Imagine being in a happy relationship, living together, and discussing the possibility of marriage. You and your partner decide to combine finances, but when the topic of college savings comes up, everything falls apart. This is the story of a dad who refused to pay for his stepdaughter’s college education, and it has sparked a family drama that’s tearing them apart.

Meet the Family ‍ ‍ ‍

Living Together, Separate Finances

Talking about Marriage

The College Savings Bombshell

No Plan for Eliza’s College?

Alice’s Shocking Suggestion

Dad’s Firm Stance ‍♂️

Equal Treatment vs. Taking Away

Dad’s Hard Work for Early Retirement

Not Dad’s Fault, Not Eliza’s Fault

Dad’s Response: He Found a Way

Relationship on the Rocks

Seeking an Outside Perspective

A Relationship Torn Apart by College Savings

This dad’s refusal to pay for his stepdaughter’s college education has led to a heartbreaking family drama. He believes that he’s been fair to his own children by saving for their college education since they were born, and that it’s not his responsibility to make up for Alice’s lack of planning. Now, with their relationship on the rocks, they’re seeking an outside perspective on the situation. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional dilemma…

NTA – “Your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on my part”.

NTA for refusing to pay for stepdaughter’s college expenses. Commenters agree.

Stepdaughter’s college funds become a red flag for relationship

NTA. Refusing to pay for stepdaughter’s college is reasonable.

NTA, but family drama ensues over stepdaughter’s college funds

Santa says NTA. Alice is being unreasonable to think you can just budget sending a 3rd child to college in one year.

Commenter shares personal experience with college savings and financial stress

NTA for not paying for stepdaughter’s college, but watch out for red flags

NTA. Community College is a great option.

Saved money for stepdaughter, refused to pay for stepdaughter’s college. NTA

Fairness in family finances debated; NTA prioritizes biological children

NTA’s comment suggests stepdaughter’s entitlement and offers alternative options.

Stepdaughter’s college fund drama: NTA refuses to give in

NTA suggests setting up a fund and cosigning a loan. Dad refuses

Stepdaughter’s college fund sparks family drama. NTA prioritizes own kids.

Navigating blended family finances can be tricky

Stepdad stands up for his kids’ college funds. NTA

Protecting own children’s savings, NTA. Alice’s entitlement is unjustified. ‍♂️

Stepdad refuses to pay for stepdaughter’s college, sparks family drama

NTA refuses to reward lack of planning for stepdaughter’s future

Suggests community college or 3-way split, warns of wastefulness

Debt is a reality for most, NTA for not paying.

NTA for refusing to pay for stepdaughter’s college. Couples therapy recommended.

NTA dad sparks family drama over stepdaughter’s college funds

Planning for your children’s education is awesome! NTA

Stepdaughter accused of seeking gold mine, not partnership.

“Your poor planning does not constitute an emergency on my part”

Low-income mom’s daughter may qualify for grants, NTA comment.

Delaying marriage until stepdaughter graduates for financial aid eligibility.

NTA for not saving, but TA for high hopes with no savings

Commenter warns against rushing into marriage with unsupportive partner ⚠️

NTA made a smart decision to save for their children’s college

Stepdaughter asks for college money, commenter says NTA.

Partner’s lack of planning leads to family drama. NTA wins.

NTA comment warns to back away from money-hungry relationship

NTA, stepdaughter sees you as a wallet

Eliza’s bio dad is not an option

Short and sweet: commenter is not the a**hole

NTA. Father refuses to pay for stepdaughter’s college expenses.

Is Alice’s relationship with OP’s son just for money?

Partner’s responsibility for stepchildren’s future is debatable.

Stepdaughter’s college funds denied, justified or not?

NTA stands up for treating stepkids equally in college funding.

Red flag alert! NTA, but financial incompatibility can ruin relationships.

Stepdaughter’s college fund sparks family drama. NTA for dad.

Stepdaughter accused of using dad as college fund

NTA. Don’t sacrifice your retirement for a short relationship

Stepdaughter’s college not your responsibility. NTA.

Putting your own kids first is always the right move

Stepdad’s refusal to pay for college sparks entitlement debate. NTA.

Stepdaughter’s college funds denied – NTA sparks family drama

Stepdaughter’s college expenses causing family drama. NTA for refusing payment.

Community college is a great option! NTA for setting boundaries.

Stepdaughter’s college expenses not his responsibility. NTA

NTA stepdad, but Eliza can apply for income-based scholarships/grants

Short and sweet, commenter thinks dad is not the a**hole

Support for dad refusing to pay stepdaughter’s college tuition

Savage comment calls out stepmom’s financial irresponsibility.

Stepdaughter’s college tuition sparks debate on family dynamics.

Stepdaughter tries to take advantage, commenter is NTA

Walk away! You deserve better for you and your kids.

Partner demands stepdaughter’s college payment, commenter advises against it.

Single mom loophole for college funding sparks discussion.

Commenter surprised by lack of college savings, sparks discussion.

NTA: Stepdaughter entitled to children’s savings? Glad OP stood firm

Stepdaughter’s college funds shouldn’t come at the expense of own children. NTA

Fiancé’s concern is valid, but dad is right.