I tried to do that, but since I'm under the age of 24 I'm considered a "dependent". Technically my parents are suppose to be helping me so I get very little assistance, mainly because my parents make 100K+ yearly. They are abusive and dislike me so they don't support me at all and aren't willing to help me. I have to wait several more years until I'm 24 so I can apply to them and make life easier. I'm hoping being diagnosed schizoaffective will make them have sympathy for me and help me a little bit money wise. I know that sounds so greedy, but winter is coming up and we need new blankets and space heaters for the up coming freezing season.

Thank you for your response though, I truly appreciate it