Florida Residency Reclassification For Tuition Purposes Form printable pdf download

SANTA FE COLLEGE

3000 NW 83rd St

Gainesville, FL 32606

Telephone: (352) 395-5000

Florida Residency Reclassification for Tuition Purposes

The residency reclassification committee reviews complete submissions every other Friday

(approximately twice per month). The submission deadline for each scheduled Friday meeting is the

preceding Monday at 2:00pm. This deadline is strictly enforced and allows the committee to prepare

thoroughly. Please submit your reclassification packet to the Records Office, R-112.

Records Office

Santa Fe College

3000 NW 83

Street, R-112

Gainesville, FL 32606

Fax: 352-395-4129

As per §1009.21, Fla. Stat., a person who is classified as a nonresident for tuition purposes may become

eligible for reclassification as a resident for tuition purposes if that person or, if that person is a dependent

child, his or her parent presents clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent legal

residence in Florida for at least 12 consecutive months. Proof of 12 months must be immediately preceding

term in reference. The following must be included in order for your packet to be accepted for review

by the committee:

1. A completed Florida Residency Reclassification for Tuition Purposes form

2. Typed student statement explaining purpose for moving to the state, including details of intent to maintain a

permanent residence in the state of Florida for reasons other than pursuing an education

A minimum of three documents (only clear copies accepted), evidencing at least 12 months of permanent

continued residency, as required by Tier 1 and Tier 2 (see below).

At least one proof must come from Tier 1.

Tier 1

Tier 2

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A Florida driver’s license or state ID card

A declaration of domicile obtained in the state of



Florida

A Florida vehicle registration

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Proof of permanent full-time employment for at

A Florida professional or occupational license

least 30 hours per week for a 12-month period



Florida incorporation documents

(Proof should be in the form of a letter from employer



Proof of immediate family ties in the state of

on letterhead)

Florida (parents, siblings, children)



A Florida voter’s registration card



Proof of membership in a Florida based

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Proof of Florida homestead exemption

charitable or professional organization

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Proof of 12 months consecutive lease or utility

Transcripts from a Florida high school

payments, or an official state, federal or court

evidencing 2+ years of consecutive attendance

document evidencing legal ties to the state of

immediately preceding college enrollment, or

Florida

completion of a GED program in the previous

12 months

Appeals Process:

Students have 10 business days from the date of notification to appeal the committee’s decision in writing to the

Residency and Waiver Appeals Committee. NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to pay all tuition and fees due by

the fees due date noted on the student’s schedule. Tuition and fees will be adjusted to in-state only if appeal is

approved.

For more information on the appeals process please contact the Office of the Registrar at 352-395-5443.

Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of

harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin,

genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, and veteran status in all its programs, activities and employment. Inquiries regarding non-

discrimination polices should be directed to: Lela Frye, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 105,

Gainesville, Florida 32606 (352) 395-5420 lela.frye@sfcollege.edu

UPDATED 2/2015 JT