The dad needs to go. It's simple. Anyone threatening the safety and welfare of a child, needs to go.

If college tuition is a concern, there are scholarships and Financial aid she can get through a FAFSA document. If she studies hard and scores well on her SAT, then she is eligible for a very fat scholarship called a "Merit Scholarship".

As for other financial issues. There are centers and hotlines for survivors of domestic abuse where they can give them support until they can stand on their own again.

Dad needs to go, there's no excuse.