Acceptable Residency Documents
Most families must provide two approved residency documents.
Active Duty Military families may provide one residency document along with Active Duty military orders showing they are stationed in Florida.
Accepted residency documents include:
Automobile insurance statement
Florida driver’s license or state-issued ID
Health insurance statement
Homeless verification or certificate
Homeowners or renters insurance policy
Homestead or property tax statement/assessment
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
Migrant address verification letter
Mortgage acceptance letter
Mortgage statement
Residential lease agreement
Paystub
Proof of current government benefits:
Social Security
Veterans Affairs
Disability
Medicare
Section 8/HUD
TANF
SNAP
DCF correspondence
Property deed
Residential internet bill
Utility bill (electric, gas, or water) dated within the last 60 days
Acceptable Disability Documents
Families applying for FES-UA must provide documentation showing the student has a qualifying disability.
Accepted disability documents include:
Florida Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Out-of-state Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Documentation showing a diagnosis from a qualified professional
An IEP or diagnosis must be signed by one of the following qualified professionals:
Physicians licensed under Ch. 458 or Ch. 459
Psychologists licensed under Ch. 490
Physicians holding active licenses from another U.S. state or territory
Important: Documentation signed by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or nurse practitioner is not accepted.
Acceptable Active Duty Military Documents
Active Duty Military families must provide:
Active Duty military orders
Documentation showing the service member is stationed in Florida
These families may submit one residency document instead of two.
Document Upload Tips
To avoid application delays:
Upload clear and readable documents
Make sure the full document is visible
Verify names and addresses match the application
Ensure documents are current and not expired
Avoid blurry or cropped images