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In accordance with S1009.21 Florida Statutes, Rules 6A-10.044 and 6A-20.003, Florida Administrative Code, and the Board of Governors Residency Regulation, the Office of the Registrar is required to adhere to specific procedures in making determinations for residency reclassification for students who were initially classified as non-Florida. The burden of proof is on the applicant to present clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent legal residency in this state for at least 12 months, rather than temporary residency for providing clear and convincing documentation that justifies the institution’s classification of a student as a resident for tuition purposes rests with the student or, if the student is a dependent, his or her parent. For documentation to be “clear and convincing,” it must be credible, trustworthy, and sufficient to persuade the institution that the student or, if that student is a dependent, his or her parent has established legal residency in Florida that is not solely for the purpose of pursuing an education and has relinquished residency in any other state for at least twelve (12) consecutive months prior to classification.
Please see the UWF Catalog for additional residency information. This site includes: |
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Reclassification of residency is highly regulated by the Legislature of the State of Florida. Almost every year, legislation is considered and/or passed that impacts the process. The Residency Reclassification Process is individualized and document-intensive. You should be prepared to provide as much documentation as possible to justify your unique situation. The documentation that you submit must address three basic questions grouped into two parts. Part One:
1) Why did you move to the State of Florida? Part Two: 1
2) What are your legal ties to the State of Florida?
3 and 2) Were you physically present in the State of Florida for the requisite twelve months?
Forms are due one week (7 calendar days) before the first day of classes for the semester in which you seek reclassification. The University of West Florida uses email as the official method of communication during the review process.
The University of West Florida uses e-mail as the official method of notification regarding the review process. Please ensure that you have activated your UWF e-mail account (i.e. jrd1@students.uwf.edu) for purposes of receiving important information related to your request.
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| Semester | Deadline | Request Form Opens |
| Summer 2022 | May 9, 2022 | March 7, 2022 |
| Fall 2022 | August 15, 2022 | July 11, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | January 2, 2023 | November 7, 2022 |
| Summer 2023 | May 8, 2023 | March 6, 2023 |
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When to SubmitForms may be submitted to the Office of the Registrar:
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• by mail to: | The Office of the Registrarc/o Residency Reclassification |
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The information below is useful when determining whether or not to apply for reclassification. Students should also carefully review the information found in the University Catalog.
- Living
- Simply living in the state of Florida for a year
- 12 month period or longer DOES NOT automatically qualify you for in-state tuition (Florida residency)
- and or attending school in Florida does not automatically result in qualification for in-state residency.
Documents supporting a student's claim for Florida residency must be dated, issued or filed at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which residency is being sought.
Students who are dependent on out-of-state parents are presumed to be legal residents of the same state as their parents.
Residence in the state of Florida must be for the purpose of establishing a permanent home and not merely incident to enrollment at an institution of higher education.
A marriage license / certificate is required in all cases where a spouse is claiming residency on their partner's behalf.
Retaining legal ties to any state other than Florida is considered evidence that can disqualify a student from being considered as a bona fide resident of Florida. Example: having a license from another state is considered a legal tie to a state other than Florida.
Under Florida law, there is a difference between being a “Florida Resident” and being a “Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes”.
To be considered a “Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes”, you must prove through official and/or legal documents that you have moved to Florida permanently and are not merely living in Florida temporarily while you attend UWF.
Despite the length of time you attend UWF, you may not qualify for “Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes”.
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Independent students who are younger than 24 years old must earn 50% of the cost of attendance outlined by the Financial Aid Office; i.e. 2020-2021 Estimated Undergraduate Budget is $23,328, 50% = $11,664 earned income per year. However, if a student works an average of 30 or more hours per week for 12 consecutive months and does not earn 50% of their cost of attendance, they can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for residency reclassification. |
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An applicant A student may not be eligible for reclassification as a resident for tuition purposes, unless the applicant student (or parent/legal guardian if claiming dependent status; or spouse if claiming marital status) presents clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent legal residency in this state for at least 12 consecutive months rather than temporary residency for the purpose of pursuing an education, such as:
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Sufficient documentation demonstrating the establishment of a permanent residence 12 months prior to application and enrollment the first day of the semester in which the student is seeking reclassification (may include, but not limited to):
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