<p>im 18 years old & graduating high school. i live with my dad & we don't have a relationship what so ever. my mom does not live with me & i have to do a lot of things on my own. my father told me that after my graduation i would have to leave his house. my dad use to physically abuse me with his hands fist and feet and other various objects he could find, like my key chain he once strangled me with while it was around my neck. i have no where to go. he also verbally abuses me by talking down to me calling me names like dumb or stupid. i make really good grades in school like a's and b's i'm even graduating with honors this year and i was asked to join the national honors society but i couldn't accept because i could not afford it unfortunately. i have a younger brother who lives with me and him and my dad get along just fine, it's just me that my dad really doesn't like. im a good person, i don't get in trouble at school, my teachers find me very respectful, i don't get into trouble, and everyone who comes in contact with me seems to genuinely like me. when i asked my father if he filed taxes for me he said no. i didn't question him because he lies to me all the time no matter the subject. i was born in a different country and i was suppose to have my legal status in order by the time i was 16 and when i turned 16 i was told that everything would be together by the time i was 18 and now that im 18 i am now being told that i should have everything by june. i just don't want to go into the world and failing. my biggest fear is failing and having no one there for me. cause all i have to depend on is me and im afraid that is not going to be enough. so if anyone has any advice or suggestions to help me out i would really appreciate it. thank yall so much :)</p>
<p>Have you told your GC or another 3rd party (teacher, church, agency, police, courts) about the abuse that is going on in your home? Most of the people mentioned are mandated reporters and would contact child protective services in the jurisdiction where you live. You will need 3rd party documentation in order to get a dependency override and it is not a simple process.</p>
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<p>If your stuff is not in order, it will be very difficult for you to get aid as you will still be classified as an international student. Until this is resolved you will not be able to receive federal aid, because you are ineligible to file the FAFSA.</p>
<p>Have you already been accepted to college? What type of financial aid package did you receive?</p>
<p>You need to talk to your school counselor ASAP. College is not your pressing need right now, but getting your papers in order and getting you to a safe place is.</p>