<p>Not to get hopes too high, but I know of a 1700-1800 URM admitted to Brown and a ton of meet full need LAC this year and even a couple full ride merit awards. However, that is very much on the low side. The student had a very rigorous HS schedule. The student applied RD through Questbridge, didn’t do the college match. You can probably apply to Questbridge and if you are a Finalist it can help you.</p>
<p>My daughter was granted the NCP waiver at all the colleges she applied to, even though I was receiving child support. I believe this was granted because there was never any contact. So you will need to have the third party to attest to the lack of contact, what duration, what circumstances. It is unclear if your father passed or the social worker. If the social worker, then are you assigned another who will have your file and can make similar letter?</p>