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Florida Residency for
Tuition Purposes
Daytona State’s fees and tuition are based upon
your status as a legal permanent Florida resident. Daytona State is required to
follow the Florida state guidelines regarding
residency for tuition purposes. A Florida resident for tuition purposes, or
if a dependent child, his/her parent(s), must have established and maintained
a legal residence in the state of Florida for at least 12 consecutive months
immediately prior to the first day of classes. The applicant must state that
his/her length of residence, or if a dependent child, his/her parent(s)
length of residence, was for the purpose of maintaining a bona fide domicile
and not for the purpose of maintaining a temporary residence for tuition
purposes. A dependent child whose parents are divorced or separated may
qualify as a resident for tuition purposes if either parent is a legal
resident of Florida regardless of which parent claims the child as a dependent
for federal income tax purposes. A dependent child living with an adult
relative other than his/her parent(s) may qualify as a Florida resident for
tuition purposes if the adult relative has maintained a legal residence in
the state of Florida for 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of
classes and the dependent child has lived with the relative for five years
immediately preceding residency classification and has been claimed by that
relative as a "dependent" under the Federal Income Tax Codes.
The following
categories will be considered as Florida residents for tuition purposes:
· Active duty members of the armed
forces stationed in Florida, or whose home of record is in Florida, and their dependents.
· Full-time instructional and administrative personnel
employed by a public educational institution and their dependents.
· Qualified beneficiaries under the
Florida Pre-Paid Postsecondary Expense Program.
· In addition the following
nonimmigrant categories are eligible to establish Florida residency: A, E,
G, H-1, H-4, I, K, L, N, 0-1, O-3, R, and NATO I-7.
· Others as
permitted by state statute or rule.
In determining a Florida
resident for tuition purposes, the burden of proof rests with the applicant.
As a student, you will be asked to submit at least two of the following forms
of documentation for yourself, your parent(s) or the qualifying person:
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A copy of a
Florida driver’s license, voter’s
registration or vehicle registration.
· Proof of continuous physical
presence in Florida for the 12 months immediately
preceding the first day of classes.
· A copy of your parent’s current
income tax statement showing non-dependency, if you are under the age of 24.
· Substantial evidence verifying
your intent to move to Florida was to establish permanent
residence and NOT just to attend college.
· Proof of being self-supporting for the 12 months
immediately preceding the first day of classes.
· Any other documentation required
to support Florida residency for tuition purposes
claim.
Any student who seeks
reclassification as a Florida resident must complete and submit
the Residency Affidavit. Continuous full-time enrollment at Daytona State
College or any
college during your qualifying period may make you ineligible for
reclassification for in-state tuition. Please consult with an
Admissions Advisor for possible exceptions. All residency
reclassification documentation must be submitted no later than the first day
of classes for the term in which reclassification is sought. Any question
about this procedure or filing an appeal should be directed to the Admissions
Office on the Daytona Beach Campus, at (386) 506-3059.
rev. 2-29-08 |
