The amount a student's parent(s) or guardian(s) are expected to contribute toward the entire cost of attendance. The amount is dependent on a family's income and assets. Many lower-income families will have a Parent Share of $0.
Part of the Expected Family Contribution.
Yale believes that both parents have a responsibility to contribute toward their child's college education, even if they are divorced or separated. For this reason, we require financial information for both parents to generate a financial aid award. The Yale financial aid award letter lists one total Parent Share, which a student's parents may determine how best to meet.
We understand that some families may have extenuating circumstances that would require an exception. Students may petition to have their noncustodial parent's financial information waived in such cases by submitting a Noncustodial Parent Waiver Petition form with supporting documentation. Submission of a waiver petition form does not guarantee that the noncustodial parent's requirements will be waived.