FL H0923

Deletes the requirement that students granted out-of-state fee waivers be ineligible for state financial aid under section 1009.26.

Prohibits denial of resident classification for state financial aid awards based solely on immigration status if a student has met conditions for an out-of-state fee waiver under section 1009.26(12)(a).

Maintains existing residency requirement of at least 1 year preceding aid award, with residency determined using the same standards as tuition residency purposes.

Preserves penalties for falsification of eligibility information, including denial of applications, revocation of awards, and misdemeanor charges for knowingly making false statements.

Effective date: July 1, 2021.