OUT-OF-STATE TUITION WAIVERS
An out-of-state tuition waiver can dramatically reduce your costs if you are an eligible veteran or Florida high school graduate.
If you don鈥檛 meet the requirements for Florida Residency, there are a few circumstances where you might qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver. This waiver reduces your tuition and fees to in-state levels.

Veteran Tuition Waivers
If you are an honorably discharged veteran who
- Served in the United States Armed Forces, United States Reserve Forces or National Guard
- Will physically reside in Florida while enrolled at 天美传媒
You may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver through the C. W. Bill 1365 Young Veteran Tuition Waiver program. You will need to provide your DD-214 and one legal tie to the state of Florida from this list ():
- A Florida voter鈥檚 registration card.
- A Florida driver license.
- A State of Florida identification card.
- A Florida vehicle registration.
- Proof of a permanent home in Florida which is occupied as a primary residence by the individual or by the individual鈥檚 parent if the individual is a dependent child.
- Proof of a homestead exemption in Florida.
- Transcripts from a Florida high school for multiple years if the Florida high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma was earned within the last 12 months.
- Proof of permanent full-time employment in Florida for at least 30 hours per week for a 12-month period.
Florida High School Waiver
If you attended high school in Florida, you may qualify for an out-of-state fee waiver. To qualify, you need to meet these requirements as mandated by Florida state law ():
- Attended a Florida secondary school for three consecutive years immediately before graduating from high school
- Applied for enrollment within 24 months after Florida high school graduation
- Submitted an official Florida high school transcript as evidence of attendance and graduation
This waiver is only available to students who are U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the U.S.聽 DACA students, undocumented students, F-1 Visa students, and students with other ineligible immigration statuses are no longer eligible to receive the High School Waiver due to changes in the state statute.
The waiver applies to 110 percent of the number of required credit hours of the degree, certificate or PSAV program you are in. If you receive an out-of-state tuition waiver, you are not eligible for any state financial aid.
To Apply for the Waiver
Before the first day of classes, for each semester you are applying for the waiver, you must complete the Out-of-State Exemption Form with all applicable information.
You can get this form from your academic advisor or the Student Records Department office. Check the 天美传媒 calendar to determine the first day of classes for upcoming semesters.
Keep in Mind
This out-of-state tuition waiver does not classify you as a Florida resident for tuition purposes. If you receive this waiver, you will be classified as a non-resident of Florida for tuition purposes.
Please contact Alexandra A帽ez at 772-462-7784 / canez@irsc.edu or the Student Records Department at 772-462-7460 / records@irsc.edu for more information and assistance.
Requisitos de Elegibilidad
- Asisti贸 una escuela secundaria de la Florida en cual estuvo durante los 煤ltimos tres a帽os consecutivos, inmediatamente antes de graduaci贸n.
- Presentar una aplicaci贸n de admisi贸n a 天美传媒 dentro de 24 meses de graduaci贸n de la escuela secundaria.
- Presentar su transcripci贸n oficial de estudios secundarios a 天美传媒.
Para solicitar la Exenci贸n
Debe llenar el Formulario de Exenci贸n fuera de Estado por completo con toda la informaci贸n correspondiente antes del primer d铆a de clases para cada semestre en cual solicita la exenci贸n. Puede conseguir el Formulario de Exenci贸n de su consejero acad茅mico o la oficina de Departmento de registros estudiantiles. Consulte el Calendario de 天美传媒 para determinar el primer d铆a de clases para los pr贸ximos semestres.
Tenga en Cuenta
Esta exenci贸n de matr铆cula fuera de Estado no constituye clasificaci贸n como residente de la Florida para los prop贸sitos de matr铆cula. Los estudiantes que reciben esta exenci贸n se clasifican como no residentes en la Florida para prop贸sitos de matr铆cula.
Por favor, p贸ngase en contacto con Alexandra A帽ez 772-462-7784 / canez@irsc.edu o la Departmento de registros estudiantiles 772-462-7460 / records@irsc.edu para obtener m谩s informaci贸n y asistencia.
Questions About Out-of-State Tuition Waivers?
For more information on out-of-state tuition waivers visit any campus or reach out to one of these contacts.
| Office of Student Records All out-of-state tuition waivers, including DACA | 772-462-7460 records@irsc.edu |
| Alexandra A帽ez DACA questions only. | 772-462-7784 canez@irsc.edu |