Parental Estrangement

Dear Client,
Whether you can apply using only your mother’s income depends upon the specific rules of the college, scholarship authority, or state scheme. In many cases, authorities consider income of both parents unless there is legal separation, divorce, abandonment, or specific proof showing exclusive dependency on one parent.
An affidavit or estrangement declaration may help support your case, but by itself it may not always be sufficient if your father is still legally part of the household and employed in government service. Authorities may ask for additional documents such as:
Affidavit from mother and student,
Separate ration card/address proof if available,
Bank statements showing dependency,
Maintenance/non support proof,
Local authority certificate,
Any legal proceedings or complaints showing separation.
You should carefully verify the exact eligibility conditions of the concerned scholarship/admission authority before submitting documents, because incorrect disclosure can later create verification issues.
Please consult a local advocate or the concerned issuing authority for proper documentation and compliance.