Admission Information
Non-U.S. Citizens
Students and claimants who are Non-U.S. Citizens are required to submit documentation to verify permanent resident or visa status IN ADDITION to documentation required for in-state status.
Required Documentation: Proof of Florida residency as a dependent, independent or exception, AND
For a permanent resident alien, acceptable documentation includes:
- A copy of the front and back of resident alien card, OR
- Proof of issuance of an I-551, OR
- A copy of your I-485 indicating approval for a change in status.
For an international student, proof of visa status is required. Only the following categories of visa holders are eligible for consideration. All others are ineligible to establish Florida residency for tuition purposes.
- Visa category A - Government official
- Visa category E - Treaty trader or investor
- Visa category G - Representative of international organization
- Visa category H-1 - Temporary worker performing professional nursing services or in a specialty occupation
- Visa category H-4 - Only if spouse or child of alien is classified H-1
- Visa category I – Foreign information media representative
- Visa category K – Fiancé, fiancée or child of a United States citizen