<p>My parents are divorced, my mom makes $60,000 annually, my dad makes over $200,000 annually. I live with my mom as a rising high school senior, my older sister attends college. The divorce decree states that my dad will not pay for college at all, and my family has little contact with him. However, several colleges still require non-custodial parent income, which generally takes the financial aid we need out of the question. </p>
<p>What are some good colleges that do NOT account for non-custodial parent income? So far I only know of USC. Or is there a way to still get financial aid through appeal?</p>
<p>Schools that require FAFSA only will not require non-custodial parent (NCP) info.</p>
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<p>Be aware, however, that of the Profile schools that do not require the Profile NCP form, several have their own NCP form that they will require you to complete - so you’ll need to follow up with each of these schools individually to see which ones have their own form.</p>
<p>Finally, yes, all of the schools that require NCP info will consider a request for a waiver. I suspect that very few would grant a waiver under the circumstances you describe, but it’s certainly worth inquiring . . . and you might find a few that would.</p>
<p>Vanderbilt and USC do not use NCP info.</p>
<p>That’s about the only schools that give good FA that don’t require NCP info.</p>
<p>FAFSA-only schools don’t use NCP info, but they also don’t give a lot of need-based aid, which is what you need.</p>
<p>Since getting accepted to either of these schools is iffy, you’ll also need to apply to some FAFSA-only schools that will give you huge merit for your stats.</p>
<p>How much can your mom contribute for college? If she can’t contribute much, then you’ll need very large merit (full tuition PLUS) so that the remaining costs can be covered with a student loan, summer earnings, and her contribution.</p>
<p>Frankly, I’m surprised with such a disparity of earnings that your mom agreed to your dad’s stipulation that he not pay for college. if that was agreed upon, then perhaps your mom received something else of high value instead? if so, that asset may hurt your ability to get aid as well.</p>
<p>Since only a small percentage of colleges in the country use Profile, here’s the list from College Board with the column that shows which ones do not use the noncustodial parent form. Once you target colleges also read the college website carefully to ensure that the college does not have it’s “own” non-custodial form. If the college is not on this list chances are it uses only the FAFSA which will not take into consideration your ex-husband’s income/assets only yours. </p>
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<p>this is helpful information…does anyone know for sure that Vanderbilt and USC do not use any non custodial parent info?</p>
<p>I noticed that UNC Chapel Hill, Elon, Colby, Oberlin and Bucknell do not use the non custodial profile. Does anyone know if they use their own forms. I did not find that on the websites.</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>I’d suggest you contact them directly and ask. I’m guessing this is too important to take the word of someone here on CC . . . Also, just because they didn’t have their own form at some point in the past doesn’t mean they don’t use one now. Ask the schools yourself to be sure you have current info.</p>
<p>Ack, long message got eaten.</p>
<p>UNC doesn’t appear to. Elon doesn’t appear to, but doesn’t meet full need. Colby doesn’t require it on initial application, but reserves the right to ask later. Oberlin and Bucknell both have NCP forms.</p>