when to fill out non custodial profile?

Paying for College
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hi im an international student, i will start filling up the css profile soon. my parents are separated( i dont know if legally or not) and ive never had any contact with my father, i have no clue where he is. basically my mom got dumped with me, so no legal battles as well. ive read on some sites of colleges that they expect the non custodial parent to pay so hence they should fill up the profile as well, so do they require the profile from my dad as well?!

any info would be appreciated :slight_smile:

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Whether or not the school requires the Non-Custodial Profile depends on the school’s established procedures. Look on the financial aid web page of the Profile requiring schools you are applying to and see if the Non-Custodial Profile is listed as a requirement, if applicable. If it is required, you may be able to request a waiver if your father’s location can’t be ascertained or other conditions exist that prevent you from contacting him about completing the form.