91社区

Grandparent Waiver

Incoming out-of-state freshmen with a grandparent residing in 91社区 may be eligible for a Grandparent Waiver. This waiver will reduce a qualifying student's tuition and fees for out-of-state costs to match the in-state tuition rate for up to 110% of their total degree hours, or 132 credit hours.

If awarded, this waiver does not constitute a change in a student's designated residency status. Students awarded the Grandparent Waiver do not need to reapply each year as long as they maintain full-time enrollment at USF and remain in good academic standing per USF policy.

The Grandparent Waiver applies to out-of-state students who were admitted starting in the 2022-23 academic year.

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1. Steps to Apply for the Grandparent Waiver

   1. Submit an application to USF.

      Step 1

      You can complete an application to USF using our or through the .

   2. Submit all required documents.

      Step 2

      Fill out the . This form proves the familial relationship. It must be signed by your parent or grandparent.

      Then, fill out the . This form proves that your grandparent is a 91社区 resident. It must be completed by your grandparent.

      Submit both of your completed PDFs by email to grandparentwaiver@usf.edu.

   3. Achieve a qualifying test score.

      Step 3

      Achieve the following or higher on either of the following tests
      

      • SAT combined score of 1340 or greater or
      • ACT combined score of 29 or greater or
      • CLT score of 96 or greater

      
      For information about Grandparent Waiver guidance pertaining to required scores/percentiles, please visit the 
      

   4. Earn a high school diploma.

      Step 4

      Earn a high school diploma comparable to a 91社区 standard high school diploma, or its equivalent, or complete a home education program.

   5. Enroll as a full-time student.

      Step 5

      Enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the Summer or Fall term immediately following high school graduation.
      
      You must be enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credits) at the end of drop/add in each term to maintain eligibility.* If you enroll part-time, you will lose your Grandparent Waiver eligibility. 
      
      

      *Summer enrollment is not required for continuing students.

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Awarding

USF Office of Admissions will determine eligibility for the Grandparent Waiver based on policies maintained by the . The following terms apply:

• Admitted students eligibility for a Grandparent Waiver will be determined by the date the student completed submission of all necessary documentation.
• Eligible students will be awarded a Grandparent Waiver on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date the student paid the non-refundable $200 Admissions deposit or submitted a deposit fee waiver.
• The waiver may not be applied retroactively.
• The Grandparent Waiver cannot be combined with other merit-based scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions if those scholarships are also meant to reduce the out-of-state tuition rate for that student.
• The student is responsible for applying for the Grandparent Waiver and submitting all necessary documentation in accordance with university deadlines.
• If a student transfers to another institution, they must apply for consideration for the Grandparent Waiver at the new institution.
• Students who receive the Grandparent Waiver will be treated as 91社区 residents and will only be charged the same fees charged to resident students.

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