Am I eligible for Financial aid if I'm not a Resident?

Becoming a resident in Florida?

• i currently live in Rhode island.my grandma has been living in clearwater,florida for a few years now,and i will move in with her next year. i was wondering if i could use her documents to become instate resident,immediately instead of waiting a year for collage.(Hillsborough comminty college and any information on financial aid while be appreciated ) Im new to this moving I've lived in Rhode island all my life.

• Answer:

  You can use proof that you are living with your gran to establish residency immediately. However, you must BE a resident for at least 12 months BEFORE you can get the in-state tuition rate. You can start college immediately - you just have to pay the out-of-state tuition rate. Note that if the college finds that you moved to Florida "for the purpose of enrolling" in a Florida college, you'll have to pay out-of-state rates no matter how long you stay there. For a more detailed explanation, read this.... http://www.flbog.org/forstudents/ati/resrequirements.php Richard