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? Florida Statute Section 1009.21 provides information on the criteria required by the State of Florida.
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| Begin Submitting Request for Reclassification | September 2, 2025 |
| Deadline to Submit Request for Reclassification in Full | January 16, 2026 |
| Domicile Year | January 11, 2025 through January 11, 2026 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Begin Submitting Request for Reclassification | January 20, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Request for Reclassification in Full | May 22, 2026 |
| Domicile Year | May 17, 2025 through May 17, 2026 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Begin Submitting Request for Reclassification | May 26, 2026 |
| Deadline to Submit Request for Reclassification in Full | August 28, 2026 |
| Domicile Year | August 23, 2025 through August 23, 2026 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |