Unable to prove florida residency (born & raised) in florida

Applying to College
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<p>Hello everyone</p>

<p>I have the biggest problem, and I've been searching all over the internet and calling everywhere I possibly can to find a way to fix this problem. I really hope someone here can help me.</p>

<p>I am having A huge problem proving Florida Residency in order to get in-state tuition.</p>

<p>I am 28 years old and have been out of work for over a year.</p>

<p>I don't have a vehicle and haven't had one for over a year. So that means I don't Have a vehicles
registration. </p>

<p>I have never voted or ever had a voters card.</p>

<p>I have been living with my mom (sad I know) for the past few years. And all the utility bills are in her name.</p>

<p>according to florida statues Required</a> Documentation - Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes - Miami Dade College</p>

<p>I have absolutely No way of proving I've been in florida the last 12 months.</p>

<p>I was born in florida and lived here my whole life. </p>

<p>The only thing I have that I know of, is and ID card.</p>

<p>I will not be able to afford to take classes at mdc if I have to go as a non-resident student, which would be ridiculous in the first place since I've been a florida resident since the day I was born.</p>

<p>The only possible solution I may have found is to be somehow declared dependent through my mom's income tax return. which she does claim me as a dependent. But I'm not sure they'll take accept that. today is saturday so I have to wait till monday to get an answer on this. </p>

<p>But I'm hoping someone here has some info that could help me prove my residency so that I can get in-state tuition, start college, and get my life back on track. </p>

<p>thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>There’s probably some mechanism where you can get your neighbors to swear before a notary that you’ve been living with your mother (the colleges might want something a bit more independent than a statement from your mother or friends). Hopefully you’ve been outside and your neighbors have seen you around.</p>

<p>Also, get an id card (states issue these for folks who don’t drive), and register to vote. This won’t be the last time you’ll need to prove who you are.</p>

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<p>yeah thanks for the help</p>

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<p>If you’re 28, certainly you have filed tax returns in the past? or you collect unemployment or other government benefits?</p>

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<p>Did you leave the state at any time since you were 18 to live or work? If not, I am sure there is a way. Florida is tough, but only to crack down on “cheaters” who want to claim residency but who were really not residents. While you may not be able to complete a residency form online, take what documentation you have (drivers license, high school transcript from a Florida HS, you bank account statements showing your home address over a few years.) I am sure there is a mechanism if you truly resided here. Also take income tax reports from the years you did work. For the years you did have a car, you can go to the DMV and get a print out showing you were registered. Did you collect unemployment? Take any documentation. After that, GO REGISTER TO VOTE.</p>

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<p>Try filing an affidavit?</p>