<human>: Basically:

I am estranged from my parents. Haven't spoken to them in a year or so.
I am wondering how to get FAFSA grants. 
Last year, I applied to FAFSA and a dependent and only got loans even though I haven't spoken to them for maybe a month. My parents pay for absolutely nothing, I haven't seen them in a while now. Don't even know what they are doing. Everything I have, I pay for. They probably took me off their insurance, too. Don't know.

Anyway, I've been reading up. Apparently, it looks like there is nothing for me but loans since apparently since it is their "choice" not to pay, I still get fucked over though it makes no sense.

I am completely estranged. Please tell me what to do.

My older brother got grants and he hasn't spoken to them in maybe 5 years (my parents are messed up). He never explained how or what he did and seems shy about telling me anything.

Could you distill the essence of the text into 1-3 sentences?
<bot>: Parents estranged. Haven't spoken to them in a year. How do I get grants? I also apply as independent on my tax returns. Don't know if it counts but whatever. I don't live with them