If the child was mildly retarded but educable, the state would offer too assist financially.
Where does it say all parents (parent) of a high IQ child must pay their own way. IQ does not relate to financial prosperity.
Someone should set up a scholarship fund for the young man - just as people do for children with deadly cancers or in need of special medical care, or special schooling (ie: blind and hearing impaired).
I think there is more to the story than is being reported.