How do I prove I am an independent person for residency if I am under 24 years old?

You can provide one of the following documents when completing your application:

• Florida PrePaid ID card
• Proof of marriage; marriage license issued by the County Clerk’s Office or federal tax return that shows the student filed as a married person.
• Proof of military service; DD-214, Leave Earning Statement (LES), or current active-duty military orders.
• Proof of annual earnings in the amount of $9,300 in taxable income, which could include; federal tax return, W2, or most recent paystub from an employer that shows Year-to-Date (YTD) earnings.
• Proof of being a ward and/or dependent of the court, such as a Department of Children and Families form CF-FSP 5220 available from the student’s DCF caseworker.
• Florida Student Homelessness verification form (FSH-1) completed during an interview with the Admissions Contact assigned to the student’s application.