<p>I would guess that you WERE a temporary ward of the court when you were initially taken from your parents. You should check with the agency that held you … if you were a ward, you can truthfully fill out the FAFSA as independent (you would need to get the paperwork, which the court in that jurisdiction would have). </p>
<p>Otherwise, you have no choice but to fill out the FAFSA, let it reject, and contact each school.</p>