<p>Okay so I used to live in GA with my father. But, we got into a physical altercation which resulted in me leaving the home and filing a TPO against him. Currently, I am staying with some friends and my mother sends me what she can. I was already accepted into Rice University and based on my profile, they were going to pay for everything. Now, when this all occurred, I had been residing with my father and that is the information that was used for the profile. Because of the TPO, I am unable to get in contact with my father so I was wondering if it would be okay to use my mom for the FAFSA since she is supporting me now.</p>
<p>Contact the school to find out.</p>
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I did not get an answer and left msgs but no call backs</p>
<p>I’m not sure I understand your question. Did you fill out Profile & not FAFSA? Use dad for FAFSA, too.</p>
<p>well for ED, they had us do that FAFSA and in the acceptance letter, they said that we had to do the FAFSA and IDOC by march.</p>
<p>Since you are asking if you can change the parent from the one you used for your award estimate, I definitely suggest you wait & talk to the financial aid office.</p>
<p>I think you have to “go with what you’ve got,” that is, you have to answer the FAFSA and PROFILE questions for 2008, as best you can. But THEN you should get in contact with Rice, just keep trying (and trying) and explain your situation personally and directly. You might also want to email them (clear and simple, just the facts) so that the communication is on record. Ask them what to do, give them the truth, and you just have to let the chips fall where they may. </p>
<p>Their word on procedure is more important than our opinions on CC, though we may be on the right track. Good luck. Sad that you have this going on in your life right now.</p>