; and (B) in making a final determination of the student’s Federal financial aid award, use the discretion provided under sections 479A and 480(d)(1)(I) to verify whether the student meets the special circumstances to qualify as an independent student. (3) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term other independent students means students— (A) who meet the definition of independent under section 480(d)(1); and (B) whose independent status is not subject to verification by a financial aid administrator under paragraph (2)(B). .