<p>Sebas, read the qualifications for an independent student on page 3 of this link. Seek help from your GC, principal, or vice-principal in documenting your situation. If you are determined to be independent for FAFSA, you’ll not only avoid having to try to get your parents to file FAFSA, you’ll also likely be Pell-eligible (up to $5550/year) and eligible for increased Stafford loans. Good luck…</p>
<p><a href=“http://ifap.ed.gov/efcformulaguide/attachments/111609EFCFormulaGuide20102011.pdf[/url]”>http://ifap.ed.gov/efcformulaguide/attachments/111609EFCFormulaGuide20102011.pdf</a></p>