You don't. As you stated, in NC you cannot get child support past 18 (unless the non-custodial parent voluntarily agrees to pay it). What the child needs to do is file for financial aid based on the custodial parent's income. If they don't qualify for financial aid, they get a loan or a job (I worked full time while attending college full time for 4 years--it can be done).
Yes
Generally you simply have to qualify for college level courses. Age it usually not a criteria.
A human services field degree can be obtained from your local college if they offer the classes. You can also get it from various law enforcement offices if you qualify.
In order to qualify for grants for college, you would need to qualify financially. Grants are based on financial need and there are some that require a certain GPA.
There is no "age" that makes it so that you don't have to pay for college classes. However, students that are 24 years or older qualify as independent students and are typically eligible for more financial aid than dependent students.
College is not necessary to be successful. However college is needed to qualify for many jobs.
You can see if you qualify for certain pell grants for college by applying for FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA provides money from the government to students who need additional assistance paying for college.
Yes, if you otherwise qualify.
You can determine if you are qualified for a college student grant by asking if you qualify or you can check what is required to qualify and see if that applies to you.
You do not get hired directly into a law enforcement agency for the position of Homicide Detective. You get hired as rookie Police Officer and work your way up through the job. If you are perceived by the department higher-ups to have some special skills that might qualify you for the position you may be tapped for the job. Bottom line: Any studying you do in college will stand you in good stead but it will not guarantee you a certain specific job in a law enforcement agency.
In limited cases, yes. Generally, no.
The 529 College Savings Plan has different requirements for each state. To see if you qualify for your state's requirements, you should check to see your specific requirements.