Florida § 1009.43 - State student financial assistance; authorization for use in program of study in another state or foreign country.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 1009.43 — State student financial assistance; authorization for use in program of study in another state or foreign country., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1009.43. State student financial assistance; authorization for use in program of study in another state or foreign country.
A student who is enrolled in a public or private postsecondary educational institution in this state may apply state student financial assistance toward the cost of a program of study in another state or a foreign country for a period of up to 1 year, if the program of study is offered or promoted by the Florida institution as an integral part of the academic studies of that degree-seeking student or as a program that would enhance the student’s academic experience. This program must be approved by the president of the institution in this state or by his or her designee; however, private, postsecondary Florida institutions with out-of-state subsidiary institutions are not authorized to make Florida residents attending their out-of-state subsidiary institutions eligible for Florida financial assistance.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 1009.43
What does Florida Statutes § 1009.43 cover?
Section 1009.43 ("State student financial assistance; authorization for use in program of study in another state or foreign country.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 1009.43?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 1009.43 apply to my situation?
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