Section 6A-20.003 - Florida Residency as a Requirement for the Receipt of State Student Aid(1) Students attending Florida postsecondary educational institutions shall show proof of Florida residency for purposes of establishing their eligibility to receive funds from state student financial assistance programs which specify minimum residency requirements. Such residency shall be determined in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 1009.21, F.S., and Rule 6A-10.044, F.A.C., and this rule.(2) Students shall have established and maintained residency for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the first term of the academic year for which state aid is requested.(3) Students who claim Florida residency shall sign a statement attesting to the fact that they have been a bona fide resident for purposes other than education for the required time as specified in subsection 6A-20.003(2), F.A.C. The statement shall be a part of the application for state student aid programs. Institutions shall be responsible for determining the students' residency status.(4) Individuals exempted from Florida residency requirements in Section 1009.21, F.S., shall be exempt for the purposes of state student financial assistance.(5) Verification of Florida residency shall be the responsibility of the postsecondary institution.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-20.003
Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1009.93(4) FS. Law Implemented 1001.02, 1009.40, 1009.93 FS.
New 12-9-86, Amended 2-18-93, 9-22-08.New 12-9-86, Amended 2-18-93, 9-22-08.