Residency Classification

Degree Seeking

If you are a new, degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student or if you are a returning FAU student who was required to re-apply to the University, your residency affidavit and required initial residency documentation should be submitted through FAU's secure residency portal.

For additional information or assistance undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions contact ugresidency@fau.edu or 561-297-3040.

For additional information or assistance with the online portal, graduate students should contact the Office of Graduate College at gcresidency@fau.edu.

In-State Tuition Requirements for Select Immigrant Florida HS Graduates

If you are a Florida high school graduate unable to produce the documentation required for standard residency review because you are an undocumented student, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student, or a student who is a US citizen with undocumented parents, you may be eligible for an out-of-state tuition fee waiver or Florida residency by providing different documentation. For more information, please email ugresidency@fau.edu or call 561-297-3040.

Please Note: Failure to finalize the initial classification process with Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions or Non-Degree prior to the last day of classes in your initial semester will result in you being responsible for out-of-state fees. You will also be required to undergo the reclassification process to receive Florida residency for tuition purposes in future semesters.

Initial Residency Classification Non-Degree

If you wish to take courses for enrichment or as pre-requisites for a particular degree, you will complete the Non-Degree Seeking application at  https://nondegree.fau.edu. After submitting your application, a hold will be placed on your record for residency verification. You must then submit your residency information through  FAU's secure residency portal. The hold will not be lifted until your documents have been verified.

Please Note: Failure to finalize the initial classification process with Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions or Non-Degree prior to the last day of classes in your initial semester will result in you being responsible for out-of-state fees. You will also be required to undergo the reclassification process to receive Florida residency for tuition purposes in future semesters.