<p>I’m sure you’ve already read this. It does say each SCHOOL makes the decision if there are “special circumstances”. So…again, contact FAFSA, CSS PRofile ANd each school before you start. </p>
<p>But…I will add - a giant GOOD LUCK to you. I’m sorry your parents were able to produce a kid who is this determined to go to college, but aren’t proud enough of you to participate in that endeavour. You ARE the type who will succeed. Don’t give up! YOu NEED this education. Get it wherever you can afford it and you’ll do great things. So many kids on here whining about how their parents want them to select a particular Ivy over another (for example) or wanting MORE than they’ve got. You’re working for ANY education. And you’re just “making things happen/getting ON with life” outside of the normal routes people in your position usually have to take. And you’re STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL! My D goes to a school that includes students from the lowest incomes in our area, and they lost 100 students between Jr and Sr year (drop-outs)…100! So just one last word of encouragement…you’ll be in the same place as your parents if you let this slip away…get the diploma…then GET THAT DEGREE! Well done you. </p>
<p>"The student has special and unusual extenuating circumstances that can be documented for his or her college financial aid administrators, who may then request a “dependency override” on the FAFSA application. (Note: Exceptions are granted very rarely and only in extreme cases.) Students should contact the financial aid office at the school they will be attending for additional information.
IMPORTANT:
Many students feel that they should be able to declare INDEPENDENT status because they live on their own, file their own taxes, or receive no support from their parents. Unfortunately, the Department of Education is extremely strict with regard to determining dependency status.</p>
<p>If you are considered a DEPENDENT student (do not meet the criteria listed above) and do not provide your parents’ information on your FAFSA, your application WILL BE REJECTED."</p>