Non-custodial parent's financials considered by USC, NYU

[Mwfan1921]

@OffToCollege2

Applied to music programs at UCLA, USC, and NYU, just found out that he is through to the second round of auditions at USC but got rejected by UCLA, for reasons we can’t understand (his portfolio is extremely strong).

Has he applied to any other schools? The two left are reaches, same as UCLA was.

@OffToCollege2

Either is easily affordable (my ex-wife and I would split about $22k) if we factor in only my assets and income (I would be the custodial parent)

Are there other FAFSA only schools on the list? Note this year the custodial parent is the one who provides the most financial support…is that you or your ex? It is not who the student spends most nights with, or who claims him on their taxes…both those factors are irrelevant in determining the custodial parent.

@OffToCollege2

If your biological parents are divorced or not married, a noncustodial parent contribution may also be included in your estimated contribution." We have 50/50 joint custody, but I would declare our son on my taxes. Can’t find any info on exactly what “may also be included in your estimated contribution” means

I have no idea why they are saying ‘may’, AFAIK USC will use NCP financial info in their calculation of what the student can pay. Any of the Profile schools that include NCP info (again, assuming that’s your ex) are going to look at her assets.