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Residency for Tuition Purposes

Students may verify their residency in the Student Records folder in MyUWF, then select “View Student Information.” Please see the catalog for more information.


Florida Residency

The policy regarding residency for tuition purposes in Florida is comprised of state statutes, rules of the two higher education governing boards in Florida, and statewide guidelines developed by college and university administrators in conjunction with the Statewide Residency Committee and the Florida Department of Education. Section 1009.21, Florida Statutes, outlines the broad legal parameters for establishing residency for tuition purposes in Florida public higher education institutions.

New students to UWF or former students returning to UWF after three (3) consecutive semesters should contact either Freshman Admissions or The Graduate School (based on the type of admission application being submitted)for assistance in determining residency status for tuition purposes.

Students who are seeking a change in residency status for their second or subsequent semester of enrollment (after their first semester of enrollment or first semester of re-enrollment at UWF) should contact The Office of the Registrar for assistance in submitting a Residency Reclassification Form for qualification as a Florida resident.


Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition Plan

Residents of Alabama are eligible for the Alabama Differential Tuition Plan, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate.

New students to UWF or returning students who have reapplied to UWF should contact either Undergraduate Admissions or The Graduate School (based on the type of admission application being submitted)for information pertaining to the Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition Plan.

Students who are seeking a change in residency status for their second or subsequent semester of enrollment (after their first semester of enrollment or first semester of re-enrollment at UWF) should contact The Office of the Registrar for assistance in submitting an Alabama Differential Out of State Tuition Plan Request.

Exceptions

UWF Temporary Resident Information & Statutory Exceptions and Qualifications 

Exceptions

Residency Reclassification Appeals

Students seeking an appeal of the Residency Reclassification decision rendered by the Registrar's Office upon completion of a formal Residency Reclassification review.

Residency Reclassification Appeals