House votes to limit out-of-state, foreign students at FIU, other Florida schools

The University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, and Florida International University are designated as preeminent state research universities.

Out-of-state student access to Florida Universities could shrink under new bill

The Florida House has approved a bill that would strictly limit the number of out-of-state and international students at ...
The Independent Florida Alligator

Florida bill would cap out-of-state enrollment at top public universities

A bill, which passed its final Florida House committee Feb. 26, would require at least 95% of new full-time, first-time ...

Florida bill seeks further limit on out-of-state enrollment at top universities

The state’s House passed a measure that would cap nonresident students to no more than 5% of first-time, full-time fall ...
Her Campus

House Bill 1279: How It Will Affect Out-Of-State Enrollment at Florida’s Top Universities

Florida House Bill 1279 passed the Budget Committee on Feb. 10, 2026, and has now advanced to the Education & Employment ...
Orlando Sentinel

Lawmaker wants to cut out-of-state enrollment at Florida universities

A Polk County lawmaker wants to slash the number of out-of-state students allowed in Florida’s top public universities, arguing such a move would be “putting Florida’s students and families first.” ...