College Tuition

Last year, the state eliminated a tuition benefit that let students receive in-state tuition, regardless of their immigration status.

Trustees voted to raise out-of-state tuition by 15% beginning in fall 2026. The school plans to sign the "compact," which would provide priority federal funding in exchange for adopting a range of policies, including a five-year tuition freeze.

Programs that made the cut, like lawyers and doctors, can borrow up to $200,000. Those that did not, including nurses, can borrow half that.

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Non-Florida students may face a $2,000 increase as university cites rising costs; "We're treated like revenue sources—not part of the Gator community," one student said.

Funding for AP and IB programs at the state's K-12 schools was also salvaged.

If approved for the 2025-2026 school year, they would be the first tuition hikes in more than a decade for out-of-state students.

Florida lawmakers are getting rid of a waiver that lets students without legal status pay in-state tuition. We hear from two students about what this means for their future.

They're making their voices heard in Tallahassee. They hope to convince legislators that eliminating in-state tuition for students like them does more harm than good.

Immigration advocates react to a sweeping immigration bill would eliminate in-state tuition waivers, which have made college accessible for 10 years to Florida students without legal status.

The law that went into effect in 2014 allows undocumented immigrant students to avoid higher out-of-state tuition rates if they meet certain criteria. Albritton suggested putting a “sunset” on it.

Families can receive a $50 gift card through Oct. 28.