<p>I don’t think you can qualify for independent status. Many parents won’t pay for various reasons. I know straight kids whose parents won’t pay because they’re living with a boyfriend or girlfriend or for some other reason the parents don’t agree with. So, I don’t think the argument that dad won’t pay because you’re gay is going to make a difference. </p>
<p>You may have to wait until you’re 24 to get independent status. Is there a state school that you can commute to? Where is your mom?</p>