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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 the purpose of pursuing an education.

Please see the UWF Catalog for additional residency information.

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Residency Reclassification

A student who has been classified as a "non-resident for tuition purposes" at the time of initial application to the University and wishes to be considered for reclassification as a "Florida resident for tuition purposes" for a subsequent semester, shall file a "Residency Reclassification" form, with copies of supporting documentation as required.  

Reclassification requires you, or if you are a dependent, your parent/guardian, to present clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent legal residency in Florida for the past 12 consecutive months rather than temporary residency for the purpose of pursuing and education.

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 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) What are your legal ties to the State of Florida? 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.

DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION OF RECLASSIFICATION REQUEST AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Forms may be submitted to the Office of the Registrar:

in person: J.P. Hopkins Hall – Building 18 );

via email at residencyreclass@uwf.edu or

by mail to: The Office of the Registrar

c/o Residency Reclassification

11000 University Parkway

Pensacola, FL 32514-5750

Forms may be located under Resources - Residency on the Office of the Registrar website.  

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