Whether you are considered an in-state or out-of-state student for selection purposes is based simply on the permanent address you list on AMCAS. However, this is not considered proof of state residency for tuition purposes. The latter is determined, not by the COM Admissions Committee, but centrally for the university by the main campus Office of Admissions (for applicants) or Office of the Registrar (for continuing students who apply to reclassify) based on documents you provide to them if you are attempting to demonstrate Florida residency. Even if you were born and resided all of your life in Florida, you will have to demonstrate legal Florida residency in order to qualify for in-state tuition. More information is here: https://admissions.ufl.edu/cost-and-aid/residency
The contact office and number for residency status questions is Graduate and Professional School Admissions, 352-392-1365. You can also communicate with them through your UF Professional School application at the One.UF self service portal.
If you are not already a Florida resident and are interested in making Florida your state of legal domicile, we recommend you start the process immediately upon relocating to Florida as documents needed to demonstrate residency must be dated at least twelve months prior to the start date of the semester for which you would like to claim Florida residency for tuition purposes.
While several documents are required, one of the first tasks we recommend that you pursue is to file a Declaration of Domicile with the county Clerk of the Court:
Where: Clerk of the Court
Address: 201 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
Price: $15
Tips: Download the “Declaration of Florida Domicile” form under “Official Records” on the website listed above. Print it out, fill it out, and bring it with you.
What to Bring: Gator 1 (student ID) or Florida driver’s license
For more instructions and information, please see the Residency Reclassification Form here: Residency Reclass.docx