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<p>How did the financial aid rep determine you were an independent student for finaid purposes? I think that is a key question. If you have already talked to a specific college about this question, I think you need to show THEM the information that would support your independent status, and they would make the decision on whether to accept that or not. Independence for financial aid and independence for taxes are two different things. </p>
<p>Are you an adult student (over 24)?</p>