Florida Residents

The State of Florida considers a student a resident if they (or a parent, for dependent students) have lived in the state for 12 consecutive months before the first day of classes. A Florida Residency Affidavit and supporting documentation is required.

The Financial Aid Office will package students with Florida aid if there is reasonable belief that the student will meet the state's residency requirements. The appropriate documentation will be requested with the financial aid award notice. Students who believe they meet the State's residency requirements and are not packaged with Florida aid should speak to their financial aid counselor. 

To receive aid from any Florida aid program, students must first meet the state's residency requirements as described above. Also see section on Renewal of Awards for more information.