Well, since I live in country where education is free (and no, it does not mean socialism), this was not issue for me. My mom paid for my expenses (dorm and food and books... which was not that much, because I would eat at home as well and the dorms are state-sponsored, therefore quite cheap. I lived at the cheapest room of the cheapest dorm too), because she said she rather have me gaining relevant experience and studying than working in McDonalds. I actually poured a lot over books

I believe parents should help their children with college, even later in life, when they need it (of course there are exceptions, when the children get into trouble through their very own fault).