FGCU Residency Form

Residency Form

All applicants must complete the Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes Form. Students seeking Florida resident status for tuition purposes must upload 2 supporting documents as indicated in the residency form. Students that qualify for residency based on a permitted exception only need to upload 1 supporting document. Non-Florida residents do not need to upload a document. The maximum file size allowed is 256MB and the recommended file types include PDF, jpeg, or png.

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Florida Residency Declaration For Tuition Purposes

A Florida “resident for tuition purposes” is a person who has, or a dependent person whose parent or legal guardian has, established and maintained legal residency in Florida for at least twelve (12) consecutive months preceding the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is sought.

Residence in Florida must be a bona fide domicile rather than for the purpose of maintaining a residence incident to enrollment at an institution of higher education.

To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, you must be a U.S. citizen, a foreign national in a nonimmigrant visa classification that grants you the legal ability to establish a bona fide domicile in the United States, a permanent resident alien, parolee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, legal alien granted indefinite stay, or other qualified alien as defined under federal law. Other persons not meeting the twelve-month legal residence requirements may be classified as Florida residents for tuition purposes only if they fall within one of the limited special categories authorized by the Florida Legislature pursuant to section 1009.21, Florida Statutes (see “Qualification by Exception” below). All other persons are ineligible for classification as a Florida “resident for tuition purposes.”

Living in or attending school in Florida will not, in itself, establish legal residence. Students who depend upon out-of-state parents for support are presumed to be legal residents of the same state as their parents.

Residency for tuition purposes requires the establishment of legal ties to the state of Florida. A student must verify that the student has broken ties to other states if the student or, in the case of a dependent student, his or her parent has moved from another state.

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Email

University Identification Number (UIN):

Student is a:

Visa Category

Alien Registration/USCIS Number:

Issue Date:

All non-U.S. citizen students seeking classification as Florida residents for tuition purposes are required to submit documentation of their legal status in the United States as issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office.

Click the link to read the Florida Residency Requirements!

I affirm that I have read the Florida Residency

You must read the requirements to answer the questions correctly.

Residency Qualification Affirmation

Select "Yes" if the claimant seeking Florida residency for tuition purposes has established and maintained a legal Florida residence at least 12 consecutive months before the first day of the term for which Florida residency is sought.

Select "Yes" If the student qualifies for residency based on a permitted exception described in the Florida Residency Requirements.

Select "No" if none of the above requirements are met.

Do you qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes?

NON-FLORIDA RESIDENT

I do not qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes for the term for which this application is submitted. I understand that should I qualify for a future term, it will be necessary for me to submit an updated Residency Declaration while providing prescribed, supporting documentation to substantiate as “reclassification” of my status. I understand being classified as a non-Florida resident will not exclude me from the possibility of receiving a waiver to cover part or all of the out-of-state fee as defined in s. 1009.26, Florida Statutes. Submission of an updated Residency Declaration must occur prior to the beginning of the term for which residency is sought. I do not have to complete any further portion of this form, with the exception of signing below.

Student Name:

Electronic Signature of Student:

Non-Florida Resident Signature Date:

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT SEEKING FLORIDA RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES:

I qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, as defined by s. 1009.21, Florida Statutes, for the term for which this application is submitted. I understand that it will be necessary for me to present evidence of residency for tuition purposes, supporting my claim as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.

Residency Declaration:
I have read the residency information on qualifying as a dependent or independent student and the qualification of residency by a permitted exception, and declare that (select one of the options):

Dependent Student Statement

I am a dependent student, as defined by s. 1009.21(1)(a), Florida Statutes, in that I am eligible to be claimed as a dependent under the federal income tax code by the claimant below. The claimant is my “parent” as defined by s. 1009.21(1)(f), Florida Statutes, (i.e., either or both parents of the student, any guardian of a student, or any person in a parental relationship to the student). My parent has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive months. As defined by section 1009.21(1)(d), Florida Statutes, “’legal resident’ or ‘resident’ means a person who has maintained his or her residence in this state for the preceding year, has purchased a home which is occupied by him or her as his or her residence, or has established a domicile in this state pursuant to s. 222.17.” A copy of your parent’s tax return may be requested to establish dependence.

Independent Student Statement

I am an independent person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive months. I provide more than 50% of my own support. An independent student generally includes a person who is at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, pursuant to the United States Department of Education for the purposes of federal financial aid eligibility. There may be limited cases where a person under the age of 24 years old may qualify as an independent student. Such students will be required to verify independence (including financial independence.) A copy of your tax return may be requested to establish independence.

Qualifications by Exception Statement

I meet residency requirements through one of the Qualifications by Exception below (select the appropriate exception).

TERM OF APPLICATION:

Term of Application (select one):

Application Year:

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CLAIMANT/PERSON CLAIMING FL RESIDENCY:

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If the student is a dependent, the parent is the claimant and will complete this section and provide evidence of residency supporting the claim.

If the student is independent, the student is the claimant and will complete this section and provide evidence of residency supporting the claim.

No single document shall be conclusive in establishing residency. Additional documentation, other than what is prescribed, may be requested in some cases. All documentation provided is subject to verification. Evidence of ties to another state may result in denial of Florida residency for tuition purposes.

Claimant/Name of Person Claiming Florida Residency:

Claimant’s Relationship to Student:

Claimant’s Address:

Telephone Number:

Date Claimant Established Legal Florida Residence:

PROVISION OF DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT CLAIM OF FLORIDA RESIDENCY

Per s. 1009.21(3)(c), Florida Statutes, the residency determination must be documented by the submission of written or electronic verification that includes two or more of the documents identified below. No single piece of evidence shall be conclusive.
You must enter and upload at least 2 documents to support the claim of Florida Residency for tuition purposes.

Florida Voter's Registration

Florida Voter's Registration Card Number:

Florida Voter's Registration Card Issue Date:

Florida Driver's License

Florida Driver's License Number:

Florida Driver's License Original Issue Date:

Florida Driver's License Current Issue Date:

Florida State Identification Card

Florida State Identification Card Number:

Florida State ID Card Original Issue Date

Florida State ID Card Current Issue Date:

Florida Vehicle Registration

Florida Vehicle Registration Number:

Florida Vehicle Registration Original Issue Date:

Florida Vehicle Registration Current Issue Date:

Proof of permanent home in FL as primary residence

Do you want to upload proof of a permanent home in Florida as your primary residence?

Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida

Do you want to upload proof of a homestead exemption in Florida?

Official Transcripts from a Florida High School

Do you want to upload an official transcript from a Florida high school?

FL High School Dates of Attendance:

FL High School Graduation Date:

Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida

Do you want to upload proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida?

QUALIFICATION BY EXCEPTION (to be completed by the student.)

As provided in s. 1009.21, Florida Statutes, I qualify for residency based on the following permitted exception (documentation required):

Florida Prepaid College Program

Claimant may upload one or more documents from the following categories to demonstrate residency in Florida (to be used in conjunction with one document from above):

Declaration of domicile in Florida in accordance with s. 222.17, Florida Statutes.

Florida professional or occupational license.

Florida incorporation.

Documents evidencing family ties in Florida.

Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization.

Any other documentation that supports your request for resident status, including, but not limited to, utility bills and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; a lease agreement and proof of 12 consecutive months of payments; or an official state, federal, or court document evidencing legal ties to Florida.

I am a qualified beneficiary under the terms of the Florida Prepaid College Program (s. 1009.98, Florida Statutes.) (Required: Upload a copy of the Florida Prepaid Recipient card.)

Married to a Florida resident

I am married to a person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive months. I now have established legal residence and intend to make Florida my permanent home. (Required: Upload a copy of a marriage certificate and/or other documents required to establish residency.)

Florida resident at FL state college/university

I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I am transferring to another Florida state postsecondary institution within 12 months of the previous enrollment. (Required: Evidence of previous enrollment as a FL resident)

Abandoned Florida domicile less than 12 months

I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I abandoned my Florida domicile less than 12 months ago and am now re-establishing Florida legal residence.

Active duty members of the Armed Services

Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States residing in this state and their spouses and dependent children, and active drilling members of the Florida National Guard. (Required: Upload a copy of the military orders or DD2058 showing home of record.) Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependents attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where they are stationed, if such military establishment is within a county contiguous to Florida. (Required: Upload a copy of the military orders.)

US Citizen living on the Isthmus of Panama

United States citizens living on the Isthmus of Panama, who have completed 12 consecutive months of college work at the Florida State University Panama Canal Branch, and their spouses and dependent children. (Required: Upload a copy of a marriage certificate or proof of dependency.)

Full-time employee of public school, college/univ.

Full-time instructional and administrative personnel employed by state public schools and institutions of higher education and their spouses and dependent children. (Required: Upload an employment verification document)

Scholarship recipient from Latin America/Caribbean

A student from Latin America and the Caribbean who received scholarships from the federal or state government. Any student classified pursuant to this paragraph shall attend, on a full-time basis, a Florida institution of higher education. (Required: Upload proof of scholarship and Latin America or Caribbean residency.)

Academic Common Market graduate student

A Southern Regional Education Board’s Academic Common Market graduate student attending Florida’s state universities. (Required: Upload a certification letter from the State Academic Common Market Coordinator.

Full-time employee of state agencies

A full-time employee of state agencies or political subdivisions of the state when the student fees are paid by the state agency or political subdivision for the purpose of job-related law enforcement or corrections training. (Required: Upload an employment verification/payment agreement document).

McKnight Doctoral Fellows and Finalists

McKnight Doctoral Fellow and Finalist who is a United States citizen. (Required: Upload verification from graduate studies.)

US Citizen teaching at Dept. of Defense School

A United States citizen living outside the United States who is teaching at a Department of Defense Dependent School or in an American International School and who enroll in a graduate level education program which leads to a Florida teaching certificate. (Required: Upload proof of enrollment in graduate program for FL teaching certificate.)

Active duty member of the Canadian military

An active duty member of the Canadian military residing or stationed in this state under the North American Air Defense (NORAD) agreement, and his/her spouse and dependent children, attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where he/she is stationed. (Required: Upload proof of active duty membership for specified purpose.)

Active duty member of a foreign nation’s military

An active duty member of a foreign nation’s military who is serving as a liaison officer and is residing or stationed in this state, and his/her spouse and dependent children, attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment where the foreign liaison officer is stationed. (Required: Upload proof of active duty membership for specified purpose.)

Upload File(s)

Maximum Number of Allowable File Uploads: 3
Upload file(s):

RESIDENCY DECLARATION:

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I have read the foregoing document and that the facts stated in it are true and further affirm the authenticity of the information provided on all pages of this Residency Declaration. I understand that any false or misleading information on this Residency Declaration, or provided in support of this Residency Declaration, will subject me to penalties pursuant to section 837.06, Florida Statutes, for making a false statement. I give permission for the institution to review or examine any and all documents and records, including those accessible electronically, which may assist in support of my claim as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.

Student Name:

Claimant Name (if not the Student):

Signature of Claimant (Electronic):

Date: