This parent needs to file a Profile. There is no auto $0 EFC or simplified needs test on the Profile. There is no skip logic. Profile wants all the info.
If this student is applying to colleges that meet full need for all, and $1400 gets added to their family contribution…which can be taken from the UGMA if needed…I doubt need based aid is going to be significantly impacted with an income of under $30,000 a year. But I’m nit a financial aid officer.
The bigger issue is…it’s March 11, and this family didn’t know they needed to do the Profile form.
For others reading this…it is very important that you carefully read the financial aid pages for EACH college and comply with each college’s submission requirements within the deadlines noted.