@austinmshauri, as an orphan I got a dependency override for some colleges, however others required that I filed out their individual financial aid application with the parents (guardians) that both support me. For the CSS profile I had to apply as an independent because I met the requirements and couldn’t provide my biological parents tax returns :). It’s a big mess, but in my appeal form I explained my situation. I didn’t get an override for some colleges, I still had to apply with my guardians. However some colleges don’t determined institutional financial aid/need according to what the government says.