Residency
Residency Information
Being a Florida resident for tuition purposes means the student pays less per credit hour than a non-Florida resident. In order to be classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the student or the student's parent/legal guardian must have established Bona Fide Domicile and legal ties to the state for Florida, at least 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of the term in which the student is seeking in-state residency status. A student is classified as either a dependent or independent student. In rare cases, a student may qualify for temporary in-state status by qualifying under an Exception Category.
Have questions about Florida's requirements and definitions for in-state residency? provides information on the criteria required by the State of Florida.
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| Term | Begin Submitting Request for Reclassification | Deadline to Submit Request for Reclassification in Full | Domicile Year | Tax Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring 2025 |
August 26, 2024 |
January 17, 2025 |
January 12 2024 through January 12, 2025 |
2024 |
|
Summer 2025 |
January 13, 2025 |
May 23, 2025 |
May 18, 2024 through |
2024 |
|
Fall 2025 |
May 19, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
August 24, 2024 through August 24, 2025 |
2024 |