Rule 6A‐10.0
44, F.A.C., Form FRD‐1 Effective December, 2015
This form replaces the EFSC form SCA-112 Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes R052918
MY STATUS IS (check one):
_____ Initial residency: I have not attended EFSC in the past 12 months.
_____ Residency reclassification appeal: I attended EFSC as a non-resident within the past 12 months. A minimum of three
supporting documents are required.
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):
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 indicating Florida
assignment or DD2058 and most recent LES showing home of record.)
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