Cult disciplines member for enrolling in college

That's right--cults often prohibit members from education and all types of learning outside the organization.  Click the hyperlinked title of this post to read one example of social sanctions (partial shunning) imposed for higher education.

Why?  Check out this explanation from FactNet.org:

Prohibit disconfirming information and non supporting opinions in group communication. Rules exist about permissible topics to discuss with outsiders. Communication is highly controlled. An "in-group" language is usually constructed.