My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: New York
I am 18, and haven't lived with my parent for 6 months. I am currently attending in another state college, and consider this school my permanent address. I am not going "home" for the holidays, I don't even know where my parent now lives.
Additionally, I am paying for college myself and have three jobs.
The problem: It is my understanding that I legally can't be considered financially independent for my tax records for the school and for other purposes unless I a) am 24, b) am married, c) have a child, d) can prove I lived in a homeless shelter, or e) was an emancipated minor.
I am wondering if there are any other loopholes. I would like to be totally unaffiliated with my parental, as I am already self-sustaining. Anyway that could happen before I graduate college...?
Thank you.

