Special Circumstances
Parents Divorced, Separated or Never Married

Complete applications for financial aid should include income and asset information for both parents. While your custodial parent (the parent you live with most) will need to complete the application process, we will also require information from your noncustodial parent.

For exact details on what you need to submit, see your application checklist.

If the whereabouts of your noncustodial parent are unknown, or if you have extenuating circumstances regarding your situation, please complete the Request to Waive Noncustodial Parent’s Information. Please provide supporting documentation from a third party. Requests without supporting documentation will not be reviewed. Refusal of your noncustodial parent to provide information or support does not constitute a waiver.

All information is kept strictly confidential, unless a signed release is provided authorizing the sharing of information between all parties.

Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment
203 Day Hall
Cornell University
Mail To: 
Financial Aid Processing Center
349 Pine Tree Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607.255.5145
Fax: 607.255.6329
E-mail: finaid@cornell.edu