An individual who was initially classified via the admission process as an 'out-of-state' (non-resident) for tuition purposes may become eligible for reclassification as a resident for tuition purposes after their first semester of enrollment at the university. The reclassification process is managed by the Office of the Registrar. Reclassification requires the claimant (an individual or the parent or legal guardian of a dependent person), to present clear and convincing documentation that supports permanent legal residence in Florida for at least 12 consecutive months rather than temporary residence for the purpose of pursuing an education.
Please note: Residency reclassification cannot be applied retroactively to previous terms. Living in or attending school in Florida will not, in itself establish legal residence for tuition purposes.
If you have completed one term of enrollment at FIU as a non-Florida resident and would like to reclassify for in-state Florida residency please complete the Residency Reclassification Application.
Appealing Your Residency Classification
In accordance with section 1009.21 of the Florida Statutes, Florida Board of Governors, and the Residency Guidelines adopted by the Articulation Coordinating Committee of the Florida Department of Education, FIU has an established Florida Residency Appeal Committee. The Residency Appeal Committee provides a an opportunity for students to appeal their out-of-state tuition decisions and strives to provide fairness to all students of the university. The Residency Appeal Committee’s decision on behalf of the institution is final and may not be appealed further.
Students must submit the request in writing to resappeal@fiu.edu with accompanying documentation to support reconsideration of the original decision. The Residency Appeal Committee cannot make exceptions to the minimum number of required documents for initial classification and reclassification determinations, nor to the requirement that all documents submitted for consideration be dated at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes for the term in which the residency determination is sought.
The committee meets once a month and will review the submitted appeal(s) and the accompanying documentation. The committee may request additional information from the student to make its decision. Not submitting supporting documentation will delay the review and the petition may be denied. After review, the committee will inform the student of the decision in writing.
College of Medicine and College of Law Appeals
All College of Medicine appeals should be sent to comregistrar@fiu.edu.
All College of Law appeals should be sent to lawregistrar@fiu.edu.