Admission Information
International Residency Information
Residency refers to whether you are an in-state Florida resident or an out-of-state resident, and this classification determines your rate of tuition. defines the requirements for a student to be classified as an in-state resident for tuition purposes. Most importantly: Living in or attending school in Florida will not, in itself, establish legal residence for tuition purposes.
When you apply to the university, your initial residency classification is determined by the Office of Admissions. Failure to provide sufficient documentation in the residency section of the admissions application will result in a non-Florida or out-of-state residency classification for tuition purposes.
Students and claimants who are non-U.S. citizens are required to submit documentation to verify permanent resident or visa status in addition to documentation required for in-state status.
How To Claim Florida Residency
If you believe you qualify for in-state residency or want to learn more about the process, visit our website that explains what it means to be a Florida resident for tuition purposes, how to qualify, how to submit required documentation and more.
Please note: You will need to claim Florida residency as either a dependent or independent student (or via exception), and you will need proof of visa status.
Am I Eligible for Florida Residency?
Only the following categories of visa holders are eligible for consideration. All others are ineligible to establish Florida residency for tuition purposes.
- Visa category A - Government official
- Visa category E - Treaty trader or investor
- Visa category G - Representative of international organization
- Visa category H-1 - Temporary worker performing professional nursing services or in a specialty occupation
- Visa category H-4 - Only if spouse or child of alien is classified H-1