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Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes

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In the determination of an applicant's resident status for tuition purposes, it is the policy of the University of North Florida to follow laws of the state of Florida, as well as regulations and policy guidelines established by the Florida Board of Governors. The policy on residency status for tuition purposes as adopted by the University of North Florida is subject to Florida Statute 1009.21 and the Florida Board of Governors Regulation 7.005.

Residency for tuition purposes refers to whether students qualify for in-state Florida resident tuition rates or out-of-state resident tuition rates. It is the responsibility of students and applicants (not the University) to complete the Residency Declaration in their myWings Student Portal and submit all required documentation to prove they are eligible for in-state tuition rates regardless of the duration of their presence in Florida. Incomplete, unsigned or blank forms will result in the classification of “Non-Florida Resident” status for tuition purposes until the documentation has been provided, reviewed and approved by the Enrollment Services Processing Office.

Students who are not United States Citizens must provide appropriate documentation from Immigration and Naturalization Services that designates their status while living in the United States. Resident alien cards (green cards), employment authorization cards or eligible visa types must be submitted after admission to the University. All documentation must be valid through the term of entry to be considered. Applicants with expired paperwork must work with the Office of Immigration and Naturalization Services to obtain updated documentation. All students who were previously classified as non-U.S. citizens and are now returning as U.S. citizens must submit updated documentation.

The deadline for applying for a change in residency status, including receipt of all documentation, is the business day before the start of the term. Term start dates can be viewed on the UNF Academic Calendar. Additional information may be requested by the University. The submission of requested documentation does not guarantee Florida residency status.

The Enrollment Services Processing Office determines residency statuses for undergraduate and graduate students prior to their first term of enrollment. Further information on residency is located on the UNF Residency Processing website. Students who would like Florida residency classification after their first term of enrollment should refer to the Residency Reclassification subsection.

To appeal a residency decision, a student must complete the Enrollment Services Appeal form located in their myWings Student Portal. The appeal form and required documentation must be submitted no later than the last day of the current term for which the appeal is to be effective. The appeal is reviewed by the Residency Appeals Committee. The Residency Appeals Committee decision constitutes the final decision of the University of North Florida for that term. A student may seek judicial review of this final University decision under Section 120.38, Florida Statutes.

View the University's current official residency classification policy.