RESIDENCY RECLASSIFICATION FORM
Phone: 850-474-2244
residencyreclass@uwf.edu
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02/20/2018
If you were initially classified as a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes at the University of West Florida, you may request
consideration for
reclassification to Florida resident status for tuition purposes. Reclassification requires you, or if you are a dependent, your
parent/guardian, to present clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent legal residency in Florida for the past 12
consecutive months rather than temporary
residency for the purpose of pursuing and education.
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rms are due one week (7 calendar days) before the first day of classes for the semester in which you seek reclassification. Residency
reclassification requests and any supporting documentation should be submitted no earlier than two months before the start of the
semester in which you request reclassification. Because a person's situation may change at any time, this two month window is critical.
Any documents submitted too early will be returned, and re-submission at a later time will be required. The University of West Florida
uses email as the official method of communication during the review process.
Term/Year for which you wish to be reclassified
An applicant may not be eligible for reclassification as a resident for tuition purposes, unless the applicant (or parent/legal guardian if
claiming dependent status; or spouse if claiming marital status) presents clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent
legal residency in this state for at least 12 consecutive months rather than temporary residency for the purpose of pursuing an education.
Other pe
rsons not meeting the 12-month legal residence requirement may be classified as Florida residents for tuition purposes only if
they fall within one of the limited exception categories listed below, as authorized by the Florida Legislature and Florida Board of
Governors.
FLORIDA
RESIDENCY FOR TUITION PURPOSES AFFIDAVIT
• DEPENDENT: Person, whether or not living with his/her parent, who has been claimed by his/her parent under the federal
income tax code (most recent return) OR a person who does meet one of the categories to automatically be considered
independent for whom 50% or more of his/her support has been provided by another.
• INDEPENDENT: Person who provides more than fifty percent (50%) his/her own support. For persons not meeting one of the
categories to automatically be considered independent, a copy of your and your parents’ most recent tax return will be required
as proof that have not been claimed as a dependent. A budget has been established and may be used during the review process.
I underst
and that evidence of my status will be requested by the University of West Florida. This documentation may include, but is
not limited to: marriage certificate; insurance information showing marital status; most recent tax return showing marital status; federal
tax returns; documentation showing that the student provides fifty (50) percent or more of the cost of attendance as defined by the Office
of Financial Aid and Scholarships at the University of West Florida (examples may include: tax return, W-2 form, pay stubs, employer
earnings verification); military discharge documents; legal documents showing student is a ward/dependent of the courts.