FL in-state tuition questions?

[satfordays]

I moved to FL in the beginning of Junior year. It was August and I had moved down with my parents and started school. We purchased the house in April, and paid taxes for the year of 2014. We have utility bills spanning back to June of 2014.

However, my parents didn’t not switch their old OOS licences until November 24th. UF, my top college, currently uses November 1st as a “priority deadline” and later applications as space-available decreasing my chances at admission. They haven’t even changed the vehicle tags yet.

I’ve finished my Junior year and finishing up my college applications and summer homework but I’m stressing over this because I might not qualify for in-state tuition until it’s too late.

Does the 12 month requirement mean before the semester starts for college or before I submit the application?

[Gator88NE]

The claimant must have established and maintained a legal Florida residence at least 12 months before the first day of the semester for which in-state status is sought.

Review the following…

https://www.flvc.org/documents/96858/97588/Guidelines+on+Florida+Residency+for+Tuition+Purposes.pdf/1375dcd4-a273-4319-a833-d54a51f48bbc

**First Tier/b

1. A Florida voter’s registration card.
2. A Florida driver’s license.
3. A State of Florida identification card.
4. A Florida vehicle registration.
5. Proof of a permanent home in Florida which is occupied as a primary residence by the individual or by the individual’s parent if the individual is a dependent child.
6. Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.
7. Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years (2 or more years) if the Florida high school diploma or GED was earned within the last 12 months.
8. Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida for at least 30 hours per week for a consecutive 12-month period.

**Second Tier/b

1. A declaration of domicile in Florida.
2. A Florida professional or occupational license.
3. Florida incorporation.
4. A document evidencing family ties in Florida.
5. Proof of membership in a Florida-based charitable or professional organization.
6. Any other documentation that supports the student’s 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.

Examples of documents that may not be used

Hunting/fishing licenses
Library cards
Shopping club/rental cards
Birth certificate
Passport

EDIT: It’s a lot easier using a Florida driver’s license and car registration, but it’s not the only option. Classes start next Monday…to give you a sense of when the 12 months kicks in…

[twoinanddone]

Where did you live from Aug to June? Did you have a rental contract? Did either of your parents work in Florida? It sounds like you have another whole year (your senior year?) so it really is not an issue.

On the FAFSA and other documents, it will ask if you’ve been a resident for 5 years, and if not, since when. Just put down Aug 2013 if that’s when you moved to Florida.