In state residency confusion

[AwayFromReality]

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If you leave florida you won't be a florida resident, this isn't complex. Pick whicj state you want to be a resident in and live there

 

[SkipJunior]

Hey guys

I have some confusion about my residency status. I will be applying to medical schools in the upcoming cycle (2015-2016). I have been living in Florida for about 10 years now and even went to undergrad at my state university. But I am considering moving to Texas in the next month or so for job purposes (I also have family living there). My parents don't claim me as a dependent on their taxes.

After researching student residency rules for both states, I found out that to be a Texas resident I would have to be living there for 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline. To be classified as Florida resident I need to spend 12 consecutive months in state prior to first day of classes.

This kind puts me in limbo since I would most likely be moving to Texas in April 2015 and staying there until I can start medical schools in the Fall of 2016.

Do you guys have any idea as to what state I can be considered a resident of in this situation?

PS: Does anyone know if the DO schools in Florida have in-state residency preference? I know the state MD schools such as UF and FSU does have preference.

If you plan to apply to medical school this June, I suggest you stay in Florida so you can apply as a Florida resident. Apply to all the Florida state medical schools and Nova Southeastern and LECOM-Bradenton.

If you're willing to apply in the June of 2016 and join medical school in the Fall of 2017, then you can move to Texas in April and apply as a TX resident. The advantage with this option is that TX schools have a very strong preference for Texas residents. They have to fill 90% of their seats with in-state applicants.

I think Nova may have a slight preference for Florida residents but I'm not sure. Your best bet would be to contact the Florida DO schools and ask them. I know Nova does offer a lower tuition for Florida residents.