Certification of College Expenses

A Certification of College Expenses provides information about the expenses associated with a child’s college education in a divorce or separation case where the parents have agreed to share the costs or where the court has ordered a contribution from one or both parents. The certification includes details about the specific expenses, such as tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other required fees, as well as the expected duration of the expenses and any financial aid or scholarships received by the child. The purpose of the certification is to support a request for a modification of child support or alimony to include a contribution towards the college expenses, or to request reimbursement from the other parent for their share of the expenses. The court may consider the information provided in the certification when determining the appropriate allocation of the college expenses between the parents, taking into account factors such as their respective incomes, the child’s academic abilities and goals, and the standard of living the child would have enjoyed had the marriage remained intact. The certification may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as college acceptance letters, tuition bills, and financial aid award letters, to verify the accuracy of the information provided.