<p>We changed the custodial parent going into D’s sophmore year of college because Ex really was contributing more to D’s support at that time than I was, and we had joint physical custody. It did not set off any alarms (we never heard from anyone in financial aid) , and D actually got a small need based grant in junior and senior year.</p>
<p>My feeling is that the truth always wins. If you are not doing anything shady, it will all be fine.</p>