From: Student Aid Office <sao@bowdoin.edu>
Date: On Monday, October 13th, 2025Here is the information regarding applying for a Non-Custodial Waiver. This is taken directly from our web site.
Noncustodial Parent Waiver Petition Process
Bowdoin occasionally waives a noncustodial parent from participating in the financial aid process due to extreme circumstances. Students who would like to petition that we waive their noncustodial parent should complete a waiver petition and upload it through IDOC. Please note that Bowdoin requires a third party statement and relevant court documents (if applicable). Submitting a waiver request does not automatically mean that the noncustodial parent’s involvement will be waived. A student aid counselor will be in touch if we need additional information regarding the noncustodial parent. Please note that unwillingness to pay for college is not a sufficient reason to waive a noncustodial parent’s participation.
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