University of Florida: How long must a student or parent generally be a Florida resident before in-state tuition can apply?
DIRECT ANSWER
The student or the parent/guardian claiming residency must have established and maintained a legal Florida residence for at least 12 months before the first day of the semester; FloridaShines describes this as 12 consecutive months (365 days).
Sources & verification
- admissions.ufl.edu UF Admissions and Florida Virtual Campus
- floridashines.org UF Admissions and Florida Virtual Campus
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