College: resident vs non resident (car registration, credit, loans)

[Amyyd71rn]

My daughter will be starting college (music Ed/composition) in the fall here in Ohio. Myself and husband will be moving to Florida. Would she be able to come down in 2 years by transferring to a college down here? Would she be considered a resident or non? She will be spending holidays and breaks here and registering her car and voting to Florida as well now.
Just wasn't sure how that all would work! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I feel I must say I've searched but haven't found the answer yet.

Amy

[MAniacTHW]

She would have to live in Florida to be considered a resident.

[cfbs2691]

My niece had to live here (3) years before she was granted in state tuition.

[cjrudy]

Actually I believe wherever you are living is considered her primary residence. My son has been dorming at Kent State for the past four years. His primary residence has always been NY, where we live.

[UMassMike]

My experience with state school is that you have to live in the state and not be a full time student for 1-3 years, depending on the school, to be considered a resident.

I have a friend from college who took 11 credits per semester since 12 was considered full time, and after a year, he qualified for in-state tuition. That being said, a lot of financial aid and loans are only for full time students, so there are trade-offs to consider.

Hope this helped!

[cjrudy]

"To qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes, the claimant (person claiming residency for the student; may be a parent, spouse, legal guardian, or the student themselves) must have established and maintained legal residence and physical presence in Florida for at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes of the term for which Florida residency is being sought."

This sounds like you will have established in plenty of time for when she transfers down.

[EngGirl]

I was about to say if parents are residents, the student can also claim it.

[Amyyd71rn]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the info!!!

[MortonR]

You have to establish residency for one full year before becoming eligible for in-state tuition at any Florida state university or college. This applies to community colleges as well.

The only exception to this is if a parent or guardian is an employee of a school system or state university/college. If this is the case, you get "instant" residency status. I know because I used this exception when I moved into the state and was enrolling a child into a Florida (state) college.

RM

[bentlebee]

I believe there is a minimum of 1-2 years you have to live in Florida and be registered to be considered a resident and years back when we had to proof it they asked for car registration and utility bills.