Definitions.
F.S. 1009.01
in effectThe term:
(1)
“Tuition” means the basic fee charged to a student for instruction provided by a public postsecondary educational institution in this state. A charge for any other purpose shall not be included within this fee.
(2)
“Out-of-state fee” means the additional fee for instruction provided by a public postsecondary educational institution in this state, which fee is charged to a student who does not qualify for the in-state tuition rate pursuant to s. 1009.21. A charge for any other purpose shall not be included within this fee.
(3)
“Tuition differential” means the supplemental fee charged to a student by a public university in this state pursuant to s. 1009.24(16).
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter1009/AllFetched: 7/8/2026