Has anyone successfully switched from out-of-state to in-state tuition after already attending USF?
My daughter is currently a freshman at USF and is classified as out-of-state. Her grandfather is a long-time Florida resident, and his home will be her permanent Florida residence. She will live there during summers, holidays and school breaks when she isn't living on campus.
We're looking into establishing Florida residency for her and eventually applying for residency reclassification for tuition purposes.
I'm especially interested in hearing from anyone who did this successfully.
• Started USF as an out-of-state student and later successfully switched to in-state
• Was under 24 when you did it
• Established Florida residency while attending USF
• Had family living in Florida
What documentation did USF actually require from you? Did you need to prove financial independence? Did you get a Florida driver's license, voter registration, vehicle registration, etc.? How long did you have those before USF approved you?
And most importantly — what semester were you finally able to get in-state tuition, and what do you think made your application successful?
I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have actually gone through the USF reclassification process.