<p>Anyway, I have a bit of a dilemma with the CSS Profile. Specifically, the non-custodial parent form and statement. My mom and dad got divorced when I was in sixth grade, and me and my mom moved to another state after eighth grade. I haven't had any contact with my dad since besides a handful of phonecalls for the past three years. I can't get a hold of him (phone change) and neither can my mom. He's still paying child support for a few months before I turn 18, so I'm looking to see if there's a way I can get his address or number through that. </p>
<p>If this doesn't work out, should I just apply to FAFSA-only schools? My top choices are all private schools, so I hope that's not the case... Also, should I call a school's fin aid office and explain the situation? I don't want to play the pity game or anything, I'm just thinking of alternatives.</p>
<p>You have no dilemma, and whatever you do, don't call any schools! Go about the business of applying, and when it's time to send in the NPS, have your mother complete it since you have no contact with your father.</p>
<p>Having your mother fill out your father's forms won't work. And you can't claim that you have had "no contact" with your father because he is still paying child support - that counts a "contact".</p>
<p>Have your mother ask the Family Court where he is.</p>
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<p>Sorry, but the mom would be committing fraud to say she had no contact with the dad. He IS paying child support. If you don't anticipate cooperation from your non-custodial parent, then apply to FAFSA only schools where your mom (and spouse, if any) will be the only ones needed to provide finaid information. Remember too, for those Profile schools, the expectation is that your dad's (and spouse, if any) will provide info re: income and assets...including their home equity. If they have substantial assets, it might NOT be in your best interest to apply to schools requiring their information.</p>