In response to the ongoing crisis in Puerto Rico, the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ will allow students who are residents of Puerto Rico, and are displaced from their homes, to qualify for in-state tuition.
The ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday morning to allow these students to be eligible for in-state tuition.
βThis is a compassionate way to help our students, and I fully support it,β ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ President John C. Hitt said.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ is supporting Gov. Rick Scottβs commitment to help Puerto Rico recover from Maria. In a Sept. 26 letter, Gov. Scott encouraged Florida universities and state colleges to βallow any student who has been displaced from their home in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria to be eligible for in-state tuition.β
As of Sept. 27, about 120 ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ students list their residencies as being in Puerto Rico and are eligible for in-state tuition rates.
Said ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Board of Trustees Chairman Marcos Marchena: βThis sends a very strong message about the governorβs commitment and this boardβs commitment to assist our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico.β
ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ will soon contact eligible students about this new option. Students with questions can call the ΒιΆΉΣ³»΄«Γ½ Registrarβs Office at 407-823-5510.