Citizenship

Citizenship/Lawful Requirement for Admissions

Overview

Beginning in September 2026, applicants to State College of Florida (SCF) will need to confirm that they are either a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States. Applicants must also provide documentation verifying their citizenship or lawful presence before they can enroll in classes.

This requirement is being implemented in response to changes to Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0240 and applies to all applicants, including dual enrollment and adult education students.

We understand that gathering and submitting documentation may raise questions. This page explains what is changing, what you need to do, which documents are accepted, and where to go if you need assistance.

What’s Changing?

Beginning in September 2026, all applicants to SCF will need to complete two steps:

1. Confirm your U.S. citizenship or lawful presence
   When you complete your SCF application, you will be asked to confirm that you are either a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States.
   
   This confirmation, called an attestation, is included in the application. You must complete it before you can submit your application. There is no separate attestation form.
   
2. Provide documentation
   After you submit your application, you will receive an email with a link to upload at least one acceptable document verifying your U.S. citizenship or lawful presence. You can also submit your documentation to Admissions@SCF.edu or in-person in Admissions.
   
   Please keep in mind that uploading a document does not immediately complete this requirement. SCF must review and verify your documentation before you can enroll in classes. We encourage you to upload your documentation as soon as possible after submitting your application.

Acceptable Documentation

If you are a U.S. citizen, you may provide one of the following:

• Birth certificate
• U.S. passport
• Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570)
• Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561)
• Consular Report of Birth Abroad (Form FS-240)
• Certificate of Birth Issued by a Foreign Service Post (Form FS-545)
• Certification of Report of Birth (Form DS-1350)

If you are lawfully present in the United States, acceptable documentation may include:

• Permanent Resident Card or Resident Alien Card
• Arrival/Departure Record (Form I-94)
• Employment Authorization Document
• Documentation confirming refugee or asylum status
• Other acceptable official immigration documentation

Not sure which immigration document you have? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides examples and descriptions of commonly used immigration documents.

View Commonly Used Immigration Documents on the USCIS website.

Who Does This Apply To?

This requirement applies to all SCF applicants.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

We’re here to help. If you have questions about the citizenship or lawful presence requirement, please contact:
Office of Admissions
Phone: (941) 752-5050
Email: Admissions@scf.edu