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Residency Reclassification

The offices of Undergraduate Admissions (407-823-3000) and Graduate Studies (407-823-2766) determine first term residency at UCF for tuition purposes for all newly-admitted students. Thereafter, the Registrar's Office will review student requests for changes in residency.

Enrolled students who are classified as non-Florida residents for tuition purposes and who believe they may qualify for in-state tuition effective with the next academic semester, may submit a Residency Reclassification form. Supporting documentation is required to substantiate residency for tuition purposes. Before submitting an application for Residency Reclassification, see State of Florida and Department of Education residency reclassification requirements for 'Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes' within the current Undergraduate Catalog.

For both Registrar's Office reclassification requests and appeals, documentation received by the Registrar's Office after the last day of “Late Registration and Add/Drop” will not be used to determine residency for the current term. Approved residency reclassification will not be applied retroactively to previous terms. Information regarding the Registrar's Office appeal process can be obtained from the Registrar's Office at MH 161; telephone: 407-823-3100.

Important Points You need to Know About Residency Reclassification

• Residency Reclassification requirements are established by Florida statutes and the Florida Department of Education administrative code.
• Determinations made on residency status are based on the documentation requested on the Residency Reclassification Application and Affidavit. Applicants applying for a residency status change must adhere to the instructions accompanying that form.
• There is a difference between being a “Florida resident” and a “Florida resident for tuition purposes.” Residing in Florida for a year or longer does not automatically qualify you as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.
• To be considered a “Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes,” you must prove through the submission of official and/or legal documents that you are not merely living in Florida while attending UCF. Each applicant must show proof of a bona fide domicile, rather than a mere temporary residence incident to enrollment in an institution of higher education, during the requisite 12-month qualifying period. On campus housing, Greek housing, and university affiliated housing do not qualify as bona fide domiciles.
• Documents establishing Florida residency (for example: drivers license, vehicle registration, voter registration card) must be issued 12 complete months prior to the first day of classes for the term of residency reclassification. Additionally, there must be an absence of any documents representing legal ties to any country or state other than Florida. All documents must be copied onto letter or legal size paper prior to submission to the Registrar´s Office.
• No single document, including leases, deeds, employment verifications, or driver´s licenses, will qualify you for Residency Reclassification. Determinations are made based on multiple factors and all the documents submitted.
• Evidence that you are the financial dependent of an out-of-state resident can disqualify you from Residency Reclassification. Students must demonstrate that they are financially and legally independent from any out-ofstate resident.
• Financial hardship and/or length of enrollment at UCF are not determining factors of Residency.
• The application and accompanying documentation must be submitted to the Registrar´s Office prior to 5:00 PM on the last day of add/drop of the Term for which you are seeking residency reclassification. UCF has three terms per calendar year: Spring, Summer, and Fall.
• The e-mail address specified on your Residency Reclassification Application and Affidavit will be the Registrar Office's primary means of communication with you.
• You can learn more about Residency Reclassification requirements from your current Undergraduate Catalog or online Graduate Catalog. (see the “Financial Information” section of either).
• UCF is authorized to make discretionary judgments as to residency within the bounds of the law and in reaching this professional judgment will evaluate all documents submitted and information available. Students who feel an erroneous decision was made regarding their residency reclassification may request an appeal in writing to the UCF Residency Appeals Committee.

Contact Information

Contact: Ms. B Jackson, Program Assistant
Phone: 407-823-2390
E-mail: bujackso@mail.ucf.edu
Location: MH 161

Alternate: Jim Middlekauff, Assistant University Registrar
Phone: 407-823-2392
E-mail: jmiddlek@mail.ucf.edu

Form Download

Download the Residency Reclassification form