Residency, Tuition Deposit, & Offer of Admission

Residency for Tuition Purposes

The Office of Admissions determines each student’s initial residency classification for tuition purposes prior to enrollment. This classification establishes whether a student qualifies for in-state or out-of-state tuition rates in accordance with state regulations.

Florida Board of Governors Regulation 7.005, Residency for Tuition Purposes, and Section 1009.21(3)(c), Florida Statutes, require each student to submit a Florida Residency Declaration—electronically or in another form—along with supporting documentation as required by the institution to establish Florida residency for tuition purposes.

Pre-Enrollment Tuition Deposit

To confirm enrollment, admitted students must submit a $200 tuition deposit by the deadline stated in their admission offer letter, unless the Office of Admissions has granted an extension.

Students who experience financial hardship may request a Tuition Deposit Exemption Form to be considered for waiving this requirement.

Conditions of Admission and Enrollment

All admission offers are conditional until final, official transcripts are received and verified. Offers may be withdrawn, or enrollment denied, if any of the following conditions apply:

  • The Office of Admissions does not receive final, official transcripts within the required timeframe.

  • The official transcript does not match the academic record on the student’s Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record (STAR).

  • The transcript indicates that the student failed to complete courses previously reported as in progress or planned successfully.

  • The student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum required for admission to the State University System.

  • Official test scores do not align with the self-reported scores submitted during the application process.

  • The college receives new information regarding the students' conduct that suggests enrollment would not be in the best interest of the campus community.

  • The student’s application materials contain false, fraudulent, or incomplete information, including the residency affidavit or supplemental documents.

Applicants or enrolled students found to have submitted false or misleading information may be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to denial of admission, suspension of registration, revocation of credit or degrees, dismissal from the College, or other appropriate sanctions.