<p>Don’t worry, I’m not underestimating anything. My grades and work ethic thus far have gotten me the scholarships I’ve wanted. I just stopped applying for them once I found out I had half taken care of and the other half through my dad’s tuition break.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be jeopardizing my education–not graduating college isn’t even an option for me. But due to issues at home and the fact that I have amazing friends/family in Fort Wayne, this isn’t some stupid rash decision. </p>
<p>I won’t do it if I can’t be claimed as a dependent, that was the point of my asking. That would also mean I would be living at home until I was close to 24–and that sounds just plain ridiculous to me.</p>