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Child support ceases when the person reaches the age of majority for the state in which they reside orthe age theorder of support cites. The legal age for Pennsylvania is 18.

Support does not automatically continuewhen an 'adult" child continues his or her education, unless there is astipulation in theoriginal/most recentsupport order that ordersthe parent to do so.

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Yes, as long as the student remains in college.

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Q: Does child support continue in college in Pennsylvania?
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