SFE Estranged Student

Hiya, without writing an essay; i’ve been estranged from both of my parents since late May 2025, there will definitely not be any likelihood of reconciliation. I live with my grandmother, who also is no contact with them. I’m applying to SFE in a few months but worried about whether or not I’d be considered an estranged student as it might be less than 12 months when I apply to SFE?
I’ve searched online but still wanted to make sure as it says ‘12 months prior to starting your course’ does that mean when I apply for SFE or in September just before the course begins? Many thanks