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Important Information for Non-Degree Seeking Students

If you have never attended or have not registered for the past two semesters (not including summer) at FIU, you must complete and sign a Non-Degree Seeking Student form located at the bottom of the page. The form may be submitted  in person at PC 130,or faxed to 305-348-2941 prior to the deadlines.  Please ensure legibility of submitted documents.

Please read this information carefully, as it will facilitate the registration process.

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Florida Residency for In-State Tuition

  1. To qualify for Florida in-state tuition you or your parent/legal guardian must be a US citizen, Permanent Resident Alien (with “green card”) or a legal alien granted indefinite stay by the Immigration & Naturalization Services (INS).
  2. You or your parent/legal guardian must have established a primary residence in Florida and have maintained a physical presence in Florida for at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes.
  3. You must bring, as proof of Florida residency:

    Dependent
    • A person for whom more than 50% of his/her financial support is provided by a parent or legal guardian and is claimed on the most recent income tax return.
    • Your parent’s/legal guardian’s most recent 1040 income tax form and at least two of the following: driver’s license, vehicle registration, and voter registration card.

    Independent
    •  A person who provides more than 50% of his/her own financial support.  If you are under 24 years of  age and claiming independent,  you must provide a copy of your most recent 1040  income tax return.   
    •  Your driver’s license, vehicle registration, voter’s registration card.
      * If you or your parent/legal guardian is not a U.S citizen, you must bring your Resident Alien Card or other INS document.

  4. Students with an F-1 visa issued from another institution must have a letter of authorization in order to apply as Non-Degree Seeking Student. International students and those with F-1 visas should contact the Office of International Student Services (GC 355 or WUC 363) (305) 348-2421.
  5. Students with special circumstances regarding residency should contact the Registrars Office at (305) 348-2838.

Registration

  1. If someone else is processing your registration, he/she must have a photocopy (or original) of your driver’s license or student identification and a signed letter from you authorizing them to do so.
  2. To utilize the internet registration system, you must obtain your student PIN when submitting your Non-Degree Seeking Student form.
  3. The automated registration system is accessible by the Web at MyFIU
  4. Registration for Non-Degree Seeking Students begins during the designated OPEN REGISTRATION PERIOD. Please see the Academic Calendar for specific dates and deadlines.

If you have any questions pertaining to registration as a Non-Degree Seeking Student or Florida residency, please contact the Office of the Registrar via Panther Chat.

Non-Degree Seeking Student Form

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