Rule 6A‐10.044, F.A.C., Form FRD‐1
Effective December, 2015
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT SEEKING FLORIDA RESIDENCY FOR TUITION
PURPOSES:
I qualify as a resident for tuition purposes, as defined by s. 1009.21, Florida Statutes, for the term for which this
application is submitted. I understand that it will be necessary for me to present evidence of residency for
tuition purposes, supporting my claim as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. I have read the residency
information on qualifying as a dependent or independent student, and declare that: (select one of the options
below):
[ ] I am a dependent student, as defined by s. 1009.21(1)(a), Florida Statutes, in that I am eligible to be
claimed as a dependent under the federal income tax code by the claimant below. The claimant is my “parent”
as defined by s. 1009.21(1)(f), Florida Statutes, (i.e., either or both parents of the student, any guardian of a
student, or any person in a parental relationship to the student). My parent has maintained legal residence in
Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive months. As defined by section 1009.21(1)(d), Florida Statutes,
“’legal resident’ or ‘resident’ means a person who has maintained his or her residence in this state for the
preceding year, has purchased a home which is occupied by him or her as his or her residence, or has
established a domicile in this state pursuant to s. 222.17.” A copy of your parent’s tax return may be requested
to establish dependence.
[ ] I am an independent person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12
consecutive months. I provide more than 50% of my own support. An independent student generally includes a
person who is at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the
armed forces, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, pursuant to the
United States Department of Education for the purposes of federal financial aid eligibility. There may be limited
cases where a person under the age of 24 years old may qualify as an independent student. Such students will
be required to verify independence (including financial independence.) A copy of your tax return may be
requested to establish independence.
[ ] I meet residency requirements through one of the Qualifications by Exception below (check appropriate
exception):
TERM OF APPLICATION: (check one): [ ] FALL [ ]SPRING [ ]SUMMER YEAR: 20
QUALIFICATION BY EXCEPTION (to be completed by the student.)
As provided in s. 1009.21, Florida Statutes, I qualify for residency based on the following permitted exception
(documentation required):
[ ] I am a qualified beneficiary under the terms of the Florida Prepaid College Program (s. 1009.98, Florida
Statutes.) (Required: Copy of Florida Prepaid Recipient card.)
[ ] I am married to a person who has maintained legal residence in Florida for at least the past 12 consecutive
months. I now have established legal residence and intend to make Florida my permanent home. (Required:
copy of marriage certificate and/or other documents required to establish residency.)
[ ] I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for
tuition purposes. I am transferring to another Florida state postsecondary institution within 12 months of the
previous enrollment. (Required: Evidence of previous enrollment as a FL resident)
[ ] I was previously enrolled at a Florida state postsecondary institution and classified as a Florida resident for
tuition purposes. I abandoned my Florida domicile less than 12 months ago and am now re-establishing Florida
legal residence.
[ ] Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States residing in this state and their spouses
and dependent children, and active drilling members of the Florida National Guard. (Required: Copy of military
orders or DD2058 showing home of record.)
[ ] Active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependents
attending a Florida College System institution or state university within 50 miles of the military establishment