<p>dadfor2014, either one can explain it to the colleges. That does not mean the colleges will give more aid, but the student or his mom can give it a try. But to be honest, they should try asking Dad to fill it out and also if he will contribute for college. If he won’t, then they should tell the colleges he won’t, explain the limited contact they have had and what support he does provide. The colleges probably won’t waive the requirement, but it is worth a try. If I were the OP or the mom, I would make no attempt to tell the colleges about dad’s employment or possible income/assets. No one knows for sure anyway what those numbers are except the OP’s dad. Just explain that they asked, he said no (assuming he does), and what income he has provided for the family in the past. That is all the OP can do, besides making sure he has some applications in to FAFSA-only schools.</p>
<p>^^ I agree what you said. Just explain to CSS Colleges these unusual circumstances, since to Prove what the OP Dads make will be close to impossible. I have heard that these Colleges do consider circumstances which are beyond the student control. All parties should work for the betterment of the Student not vice versa…</p>
<p>Just to be clear, mitneedsu, your father’s income is completely irrelevant. For those schools that require the Noncustodial Parent Profile, you’ll want to request that this requirement be waived. The waiver request will need to be supported by a statement of your circumstances, as noted above - when you last had contact with your father, how often he pays supports, etc. Whether his annual income is $2 or $2 million has nothing to do with it. The schools won’t even ask.</p>
<p>If any school denies your request for a waiver, then your father will need to complete and submit the Noncustodial Parent Profile. You can’t do it. Your mother can’t do it. Your father will need to do it. And, yes, if his income is as high as you believe, that will likely make you ineligible for financial aid. If he refuses to do it, that will also make you ineligible for aid.</p>
<p>But cross that bridge when you get to it. Right now, request the waivers, provide whatever additional information the schools need to support your waiver request, and then wait and see what they say.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>