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<p>You have the right to present your individual case to the financial aid officers at the colleges/universities that you are applying to, and they are allowed to use their professional judgment to determine if for that specific college/university you can be considered independent. Each school sets its own policies so none of us can advise you about how to approach the schools you are interested in. You will have to start by contacting each school directly so that you can set up an appointment with the individual who handles this kind of decision-making.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>