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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello. I am new to this board so I'm sorry if this question as been asked. My two kids are in elementary school and I have started to research all things college, especially in light of my divorce and paying for college. I know that for many schools, a form (I think it's called CSS, right?) is required in addition to the FAFSA and must include the non-custodial parent's information.

My issue is that my ex moved away, does not regularly see the kids, but does send child support checks (he has no choice legally). I am afraid that demonstrates him as "supporting" the children, but that he will cut off everything at 18. I actually don't mind him not paying for college. (I hope he steps up but I am not counting on it.) I AM concerned that my kids' EFC will skyrocket due to his 200K job. If it was just my low salary considered, they'd qualify for a lot more, I would think.

So my question is, if he has to be on these forms but refuses to pay, do I have the burden of paying an amount that implies a way bigger EFC? Thank you so much for any advice or resources you can provide!! I am very, very appreciative.[/quote]

you don't seem like you'll qualify for a waiver

https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/pdf/css-profile-waiver-request-non-custodial-parent.pdf

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Types of waiver requests that may be considered:

Documented abuse situations involving you and your noncustodial parent.
Legal orders that limit the noncustodial parent's contact with you.
 No contact or support ever received from the noncustodial parent.

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Types of waiver requests that will not be considered:

Noncustodial parent refuses to complete the CSS Profile.
Divorce decree states that the noncustodial parent is not responsible for the student's educational expenses.
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Wow, thank you so much for looking into this for me. People are just awesome sometimes! So it also looks like divorce decrees regarding college expenses wouldn't help with the CSS anyhow. Interesting. [/quote]

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