<prompt> Human: Hi, I recently cut ties with my abusive father and moved in with a friend. I plan on attending university in the spring.Ive heard you have to be around 24 to apply as independent for the FAFSA, is this correct? I will be getting a job within the month, but absolutely no job will help me take on the expenses of college, especially university. My question is how can I apply for the FAFSA as an 18 year old independent, with little to no income, and no financial help from my parents?  <response>: What if I have no contact with my parents?If you have no contact with your parents and dont know where they live, or youve left home due to an abusive situation, fill out the FAFSA form and then immediately get in touch with the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend. The financial aid staff will tell you what to do next. Learn more about how to fill out the FAFSA form if you have special circumstances that prevent you from providing parent information. 