I am currently attending a community college in Massachusetts. I want to attend the University of Central Florida, but do not want to pay for the high-price for out-of-state tuition. I am 20 years old. If I tell my parents not to claim me on their taxes and therefor prove that I am an independent, move down to Florida, get an apartment with rent receipts, get a voter’s registration, Florida driver’s license, a job, prove I support 51% of my income, and get health insurance through the state of Florida, am I going to qualify for in-state tuition after 12 months? In addition to that, my FAFSA said that my estimated family contribution was $12,000 a year. Since I will be establishing myself as an independent, will the University of Central Florida look at my parent’s income or just mine? If they look at just mine, does this mean that I will qualify for Pell-Grants and such since I will be considered low-income? Any information would be greatly appreciated.