CSS Profile - Stepmom vs. bio mom?

thumper1
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:49:12 +0000

@brantly

If the couple is indeed separated or divorced, they would report only their share of the income and assets. If they filed jointly, they will likely get selected for verification as the tax return will not match the info on the financial aid forms.

In these cases, the schools will need clear documentation of the separation/divorce (separate leases or mortgages, for example). They also could request W-2 forms to document income.