What happens when parents are divorced?
In cases of divorce, we expect both parents to assume a role in financing their child’s education to the extent possible. Complete the financial aid applications using the information of the custodial parent (and step-parent if remarried). The parent you do not live with must file a Non-Custodial Parent’s PROFILE online. The PROFILE must be completed in accordance with the financial aid deadlines. The non-custodial parent may access the PROFILE online after the student has registered with CSS PROFILE. An email reminder will be sent to the non-custodial parent to complete the requirement once the student has submitted and completed the PROFILE online with their custodial parent. The non-custodial parent must also submit to the Office of Student Financial Services a signed copy of their most recent federal income tax return and W-2 forms. Questions concerning this requirement should be addressed to the Office of Student Financial Services the supplement may be waived in certain circumsta