<p>How can it want the tax info for 2006 when my parents don't have them yet? Do I just fill it out for 2005? </p>
<p>My dad won't fill out the non custodial forms. He completely refused and won't change his mind. What should I do?</p>
<p>Use the 2005 numbers as an estimate...</p>
<p>And, if your Dad refuses, that will be an issue with respect to financial aid. The colleges will require it...unless the courts ordered that there would be no contact in the divorce decree.</p>
<p>2006 and 2007 are estimates until the 2006 tax return is filed. ALL colleges are aware of uncooperative noncustodial parents, and most are understanding and forgiving; Emory, however, isn't. You most likely arn't privy to his apartment lease, mortgage documents, pay check(s), etc., so you can honestly answer "unknown" to such questions. Have you seen his phone bill? If not, how could you possibly know how he's listed with the local phone or cell company? You must be able to answer authoritatively, or not at all about questions pertaining to him. If your mother doesn't remember his SS#, that's ok too, unless she has past tax returns. This whole thing, college admissions and financial aid, is one BIG game, and to be successful, one must be an expert gamesman.</p>
<p>Actually, financial aid is not a game.</p>
<p>Most private colleges are not forgiving about the non-custodial waiver, even if you have not had contact. That is a myth. Only schools that use the FAFSA do not use his information when making determinations for aid distribution.</p>
<p>Even if you have not seen his documentation, you cannot 'pretend' he does not exist or that you have no contact (unless it is in a divorce decree). If your mom gets any support that goes through any local, federal, or state agency, you'll have to disclose that information.</p>
<p>Treat the financial aid documentation seriously, rather than attempt to play a game. The colleges, that use the CSS and/or their own forms, will require tax returns once both parents file them. If you cannot produce them, you'll get little aid. </p>
<p>To be sure, call the financial aid offices of all your colleges to ask about their policies, rather than just rely on advice given here.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I'm going to call. But I mean, I literally have had no contact with him and niether does my mom. After they sepyrated (Not divorced) he kind of disappeared and my mom doesn't get any support. </p>
<p>Its a really really really complicated issue :(</p>
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<p>So they are still legally married.
The basic premise regarding financial aid is the the students 2 parents have the first in line when it comes to financing their child's education. If your father refuses to pay or is unwilling to fill out the forms he is essentially saying to let someone else's parents pay for your education.</p>
<p>If your father is unwilling, the schools will not simply overlook it as reecy is suggesting you will be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Does your mom collect child support from your dad? then there is contact.</p>
<p>if your father refuses to fill out the form, I suggest you look at forms that only require the FAFSA</p>
<p>But the school requires them :(</p>