Out-of-State Tuition Fee Waiver
In accordance with Florida Statute 1009.26(12)(a) and Florida Board of Governors Rule 7.008(3)(m), undergraduate students who are lawfully present in the United States may be eligible for an out-of-state tuition fee waiver if they meet the following criteria:
- Attended a secondary school in Florida for three consecutive years immediately prior to graduating from a Florida high school.
- Applied for enrollment in a Florida institution of higher education within 24 months after high school graduation.
Students who qualify for this waiver will be charged no more than the in-state tuition and fees, and the waiver applies for up to 110% of the required credit hours for the degree or certificate program in which the student is enrolled. Please note that students granted this waiver are considered nonresidents for tuition purposes and are not eligible for state financial aid under Part III of Chapter 1009.
Required Documentation to Verify Eligibility:
- Submit the Out-of-State Tuition Fee Waiver Request Form
- Official Florida high school transcript
Out-of-State Tuition Fee Waiver Form
Out-of-State Tuition Fee Waiver FAQ
Who is eligible for the waiver?
Students seeking an undergraduate degree are eligible for this waiver if they:
- Are lawfully present in the United States,
- Attended a Florida secondary school for three consecutive years immediately preceding their graduation from a Florida high school, and
- Applied for admission to a state university or Florida College System institution within 24 months of high school graduation.
What documentation is needed to verify eligibility for the waiver?
An official high school transcript, showing verification of graduation from a Florida high school, is required to verify eligibility.
Is this waiver for undocumented or DACA-eligible students?
No, students must be lawfully present in the United States.
Should the student be classified as a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes before eligibility for the waiver is determined?
Yes. The student's official residency status should be determined before the out-of-state tuition waiver is applied. Students who receive the waiver are classified as non-Florida residents.
Are students who attended a private secondary school in Florida for three consecutive years eligible for the waiver?
Yes. Students who attended any secondary school in Florida, including both public and private schools, are eligible provided that they meet all the eligibility requirements.
Are home education students eligible for the waiver?
No. Home education students are not eligible to receive the waiver as one of the eligibility requirements is that the student attended a Florida secondary school.
Are students whose parents live in another state eligible to receive the waiver?
Yes, so long as the student meets all the eligibility requirements.
Students may enroll using the waiver for the number of credit hours that would equal 110% of the total number of credit hours required for their degree or certificate program. As an example, most bachelor's degree programs require 120 credit hours to complete, which means the waiver would cover up to 132 hours.
Are students who receive the waiver required to maintain continuous enrollment in order to keep the waiver?
No. A student who meets the waiver requirements will remain eligible for the waiver until they reach the 110 percent limit.