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Katie Holmes looks cheerful on a stroll in NYC amid news her daughter Suri is ... trends now

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Katie Holmes appeared in high spirits as she enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York City amid news that her daughter Suri, 16, has started applying to colleges

On Friday, the 44-year-old Dawson's Creek alum gave onlookers a friendly wave as she rocked an olive green quilted jacket, a black baseball cap over her wet brunette locks and a pair of charcoal grey pants.

The actress styled her sporty look with a white t-shirt and coordinating sneakers with beige accents. 

As she walked down the sidewalk, she was seen looking down and texting on her iPhone, which was protected in a red case. 

Her latest sighting comes after she reportedly begun helping her teen get started with the college application process.

Out and about: Katie Holmes appeared in high spirits as she enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York City amid news that her daughter Suri, 16, has started applying to colleges

Out and about: Katie Holmes appeared in high spirits as she enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York City amid news that her daughter Suri, 16, has started applying to colleges

On Wednesday, a source close to Holmes tells DailyMail.com exclusively that Suri, who turns 17 next month, 'has sent some applications out' and is 'leaning towards' studying fashion in the Big Apple - a choice that would make her style-savvy mother very pleased. 

'Suri is applying to schools all over the place. [Katie] really does want her to stay in New York so they can be close to each other. Katie takes great pride in her but is also extremely overprotective,' the insider shared, adding that Katie is 'overwhelmed' by the idea of her daughter going off to college. 

While Katie is taking an active role in helping her daughter with college applications, the teen's father, Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise will not play a role in the process - having been estranged from his daughter since 2013, one year after he and Katie divorced. 

At the time of their split, it was reported that Katie had chosen to end the couple's marriage over fears about raising her daughter as a Scientologist - a religion that Tom is incredibly dedicated to.

Her decision to quit the religion, as well as the marriage, caused a major rift between the former spouses, which has seen Tom and Suri's relationship become increasingly distant over the years.

The insider explained that Tom does 'not have a part in [Suri's] life' - after it was previously revealed that the pair have not seen each other in years.

However, the source notes that - while Tom won't have a hand in helping Suri choose where she goes to school - he will pay her college tuition costs, per his ultra-secret divorce agreement with his actress ex.

According to their divorce documents, Tom agreed to pay Katie $400,000 a year until Suri turned 18 years old.

Texting away: On Friday, the 44-year-old Dawson's Creek alum gave onlookers a friendly wave as she rocked an olive green quilted jacket, a black baseball cap over her wet brunette locks and a pair of charcoal grey pants

Texting away: On Friday, the 44-year-old Dawson's Creek alum gave onlookers a friendly wave as she rocked an olive green quilted jacket, a black baseball cap over her wet brunette locks and a pair of charcoal grey pants

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Casual cool: The actress styled her sporty look with a white t-shirt and coordinating sneakers with beige accents

Casual cool: The actress styled her sporty look with a white t-shirt and coordinating sneakers with beige accents

The documents also state that Tom agreed to pay all of Suri's expenses, including 'medical, dental, insurance, education, college and other extracurricular costs.'

'Tom has always maintained his responsibilities when it comes to financial obligations to Katie and Suri,' the source told DailyMail.com.

However, the Mission Impossible actor has not maintained a presence in Suri's life.

DailyMail.com has reached out to Tom's spokesperson for comment.

Exciting: Her latest sighting comes after she reportedly began helping her daughter Suri, 16, has already started applying to colleges; seen with her little girl in June 2021

Exciting: Her latest sighting comes after she reportedly began helping her daughter Suri, 16, has already started applying to colleges; seen with her little girl in June 2021

According to another insider, Katie has not let Tom's decision to not see Suri affect her upbringing.

'Being raised by a single mom in New York has made Suri who she is. Katie has always

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