

Students who depend on out-of-state parents for support are presumed to be legal residents of All other persons are ineligible forĬlassification as a Florida “resident for tuition purposes.” Living in or attending school in Florida will not, in itself,Įstablish legal residence. Requirement may be classified as Florida residents for tuition purposes only if they fall into one of the limited specialĬategories authorized by the Florida Legislature and Florida Board of Education. Other persons meeting the twelve-month legal residence Granted indefinite stay by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Citizen, permanent resident alien, or legal alien To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, you must be a U.S. Residence in Florida must be as a bonafideĭomicile rather than for the purpose of maintaining a residence incident to enrollment at an institution of higher education.

A Florida “resident for tuition purposes” is a person who has, or a dependent person whose parent or legal guardian has,Įstablished and maintained legal residence in Florida for at least twelve months.
