Exceptions to residency rules:

In certain circumstances, Florida Statute provides accommodation for a student to receive temporary classification for in-state tuition purposes when supporting documentation is submitted.  A student should only request residency classification using one of these categories if they do not qualify as either an independent or a dependent student.

You must submit the supporting documentation along with the Residency Change Request Worksheet. All letters of verification must include a contact name and telephone number so university staff can confirm the information you provided.

To view the required documentation for the exceptions listed below, click on the words in blue.

I am married to a person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at lease 12 months. I have established legal residence and Florida is my permanent home. 

I am a member of the armed services of the United States and I am stationed in Florida on active military duty pursuant to military orders, or whose home of record is Florida, or I am a member's spouse or dependent child.

According to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, I am a permanent resident alien or other legal alien granted indefinite stay and I have maintained a domicile in Florida for at least 12 months.  

I am a full-time instructional or administrative employee of a Florida public school, community college, or institution of higher education, or I am the employee’s spouse or dependent child.

I am a student from Latin America and the Caribbean who receives scholarships from the Federal or State government. I attend a Florida institution on a full time basis.

I am a qualified beneficiary under the terms of the Florida Pre-Paid Post-Secondary Expense Program per s.1009.988(2) (Pre-Paid ID Card Required)

I am a dependent person who has resided for five years with an adult relative other than my parent/legal guardian and my relative has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least 12 months.

I was previously enrolled as a Florida resident for tuition purposes at a Florida public institution. I abandoned my Florida domicile less than 12 months ago and I am now re-establishing Florida legal residence.

I am a United States citizen living on the Isthmus of Panama and have completed 12 consecutive months of college work at the Florida State University Panama Canal Branch or I am the student’s spouse or dependent child.

I am a Southern Regional Education Board’s Academic Common Market graduate student attending Florida’s State University.

I am a full-time employee of a state agency or political subdivision of the state whose student fees are paid by the state agency or political subdivision for the purpose of job-related law enforcement or correction training.

I am a McKnight Fellowship recipient.

I am an active member of the Florida National Guard who qualifies under Florida Statutes s.250.10(7) and (8) for tuition assistance.