Fall 2025 Non-Custodial Parent CSS Profile Waiver Request

Financial aid eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need, not on a parent’s willingness to pay for education.
However, Carnegie Mellon recognizes that every family is different and we want to be sure to understand your family’s circumstances as we assess your eligibility for aid.

We require your noncustodial parent to complete a CSS Profile application. If you have no contact with this parent, you may request institutions to waive this requirement.

Types of waiver requests that may be considered:
• No contact or support ever received from your noncustodial parent.
• Legal orders that limit the noncustodial parent's contact with you.
• Abuse situations involving you and the noncustodial parent.

* denotes a required field

Student First Name*

Student's Preferred First Name (Please utilize this field to indicate how you'd like to be addressed by the Office of Admission in all print and email communications. Your entry into this field will determine how you are addressed by our office moving forward. Please DO NOT include your email address in this field.)

Student Middle Name

Student Last Name*

Email Address*

Birthdate*

I certify that I am currently 13 years of age or older.*

Yes, I'm 13 or older right now

Application Plan*

Early Decision

Regular Decision

Transfer

Please provide a brief description of your situation and reason for requesting the noncustodial parent CSS Profile requirement to be waived.*

After a member of our staff reviews your submission, we will reach out to you with further instruction on how to submit the CollegeBoard's official waiver request form to Carnegie Mellon.