CSS Profile HELP: Not in contact with non-custodial parent!

dodgersmom
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:53:57 +0000

Just contact each school and say you need a noncustodial parent waiver. Here are the things they might require you to submit:

(1) a waiver request form (some schools have them, and others don’t)

(2) a student statement describing the situation (simple: “I’ve never met him and don’t know who he is, and he’s not on my birth certificate.”)

(3) a parent statement describing your father’s absence from your life

(4) one or more statements from non-family members attesting to the fact that your dad isn’t involved in your life

These statements could be from your family doctor, a clergy person, a school guidance counselor, a social worker - anybody outside your family who’s somewhat familiar with the situation. And they do NOT have to know all the details - it’s enough if they can say, “I’ve know this student for years, and the only parent I’ve ever seen is his mother. As far as I know, the dad’s not around."