<p>Hey :)
Has anyone here declared themselves independent?! If so, how did you do it? I want to, but I'm not sure how. Thanks.</p>
<p>S began UCLA as an OOS student four years ago (he just graduated). Beginning January of his first year, he was financially independent--he obtained a CA driver's license, registered to vote in CA, paid all of his bills himself, was not declared a dependent on our taxes, and filed the CA income tax form (the following year). He applied for in-state status the fall of his junior year and received it in time for winter quarter. All of his savings for college were in his name, so parents were totally out of the picture. PM me if you need additional info.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>