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
rd
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
3.
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
A Florida driver’s license or state ID card
A declaration of domicile obtained in the state of
Florida
A Florida vehicle registration
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
Proof of Florida homestead exemption
charitable or professional organization
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