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Divorced/Separated Parents Philosophy

Because each family’s financial circumstances are unique, it is the intent of the University’s Office of Financial Aid to carefully review student aid applications individually in determining University assistance. In the case of a divorce or separation, we look to all potential sources of support to determine the ability of the family to contribute toward educational expenses. This philosophy may differ both from government expectations as well as the ruling of a court.

In reviewing applications for University assistance, information and cooperation from both of the student’s natural parents will be requested. If the biological or adoptive parents are separated, divorced or have never been married, the custodial parent (the parent with whom the student lives) and his or her current spouse (if applicable) should complete the FAFSA and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. The family is encouraged to share information about the noncustodial parent in Section M of the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.

Upon completion of the CSS/PROFILE, the student will receive an email from the College Board that is to be shared by the student with the noncustodial parent. The email will explain the requirement for the noncustodial parent to complete the CSS Noncustodial PROFILE application.  The Noncustodial PROFILE Application is designed to support consistent collection of information from the noncustodial parent. The parent completes a single application and the College Board distributes the information to each college that requires it. There is a standard fee of $25 for this service. The parent can pay using a credit or debit card, or an electronic check. Fee waivers are awarded automatically to parents with very low income and few assets.  The noncustodial parent's information is kept secure, and is shared only with the colleges authorized by the student to receive it. Neither the student nor the custodial parent has access to the noncustodial parent's information unless the noncustodial parent chooses to share his or her password.

In order for a student to receive maximum financial aid consideration, we ask that the student make every attempt to secure this information. In cases where the Noncustodial PROFILE cannot be completed by the noncustodial parent, it will be necessary for the student to provide documentation through the College Board IDOC service verifying why the form cannot be completed.  Such documentation should be in the form of a letter from one of the following professionals:  secondary school administrator (e.g., principal or guidance counselor), attorney, family counselor, clergyperson, or social worker and should state their understanding of the lack of relationship and support between the student and noncustodial parent.

 

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