Tom Cruise, who’s been estranged from his daughter, Suri is reportedly still supporting her future from afar. Now a college freshman, Suri is all set and excited about her life at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While her mother, Katie Holmes, has been her primary caregiver since her divorce from Cruise in 2012, it’s the movie star who will reportedly foot the substantial $65,000 annual bill for Suri’s education. This commitment was set as part of their divorce settlement, ensuring that Cruise would cover the costs of Suri’s schooling, medical needs, and other essentials.
Suri’s college experience marks a major shift for both her and Holmes, who has publicly expressed mixed emotions about her daughter flying the nest. While Cruise hasn’t been publicly seen with Suri since 2013, his financial contributions highlight a continued connection through his support. The divorce terms included $400,000 annually in child support payments, which ended now that Suri has turned 18. However, Cruise remains committed to funding her college education as per the agreement, even while he’s busy with filming commitments.
As per Daily Mail, an insider revealed, “Tom is indeed paying for Suri’s tuition, he has always paid for her schooling and would never stop as he is a stand-up guy… He has never hesitated paying his daughter’s child support and expenses. He does not go back on his word. He is fulfilling his obligation.” Moreover, when talking about Suri’s college experience, Holmes spoke candidly about the experience and shared,