There are zero guarantees right now with Immigration and citizenship. zero.
Assume nothing. Follow the laws of the United States to the T.
OK then. I would still go see the law clinic at the closest law school.
back to the topic of colleges then… 
@MYOS1634 lol okay. I think we’ve determined that I cannot become a resident of Florida and should look for other, more cost-effective options
@omarrrr - It looks like your to-do list for today is #1 apply to UAH, and #2 talk with a new immigration lawyer about your situation to see if your citizenship process can be expedited.
If the citizenship process can’t be expedited, then start completing the paperwork now so that it can be submitted as soon as permitted. In the past, the paperwork could be submitted up to six months before the date of eligibility. That may have changed. Good luck with the process!
@happymomof1 I’m most likely not going to submit any paperwork now because by the time I a fully get considered I would have gone to college and I would have to come to PA for my biometrics and interview appointments. Most likely just gonna wait until I relocate and apply in that location so I don’t have to travel across states for one appointment.
@omarrrr You CAN become a resident of Florida, but maybe not for tuition purposes. It may help for other purposes, like filing your citizenship papers in Florida. If your parents can help you with that, let them - it costs a lot to file.
Very few law schools have clinics that would be familiar with immigration laws. Florida may have more than Pennsylvania just because of the population. There are a couple law schools in Orlando, but they may not have clinics.
@twoinanddone I’m definitely going to try to become a resident of Florida for tax purposes at least if not for tuition. I’ll look into some clinics while I’m there and maybe go to a few a few days before orientation! Thanks for your help!
@omarrrr Why are you living at the most expensive dorm on UCF campus? There is no reason for that. You also don’t have to stay there for summer- other than you want to. You can make this more affordable just by changing dorms.
@thumper1 Tuition is $22,000 dorms average $6,000 a year, UCF doesn’t require a meal plan, $39,000 is high.
Well…$28,000. Plus food, plus books. Plus for this kid transportation from PA. Plus personal expenses.
Probably $35,000 anyway.
@thumper1 well hold on I’m not about to dump ALL my expenses in loans. I’m going to be working while going through school and intend to pay for my own food and personal expenses as well as save up for books. My parents are willing to cover the travel expenses for move in and move out so they’re helping with that. Like I said I don’t intend to put more than $13k in loans for year 1.
@jeneric part of the reason I’m staying over the summer is because it would allow me to achieve the goal of graduating in three years and really free up some time during the fall and spring so I will be able to work while in school and provide for myself. I can then also work a lot more in the summer since I would be taking less credits in the summer and save up and maybe be able to buy books and put money towards other educational expenses for the next term without having to reapply for a job in PA and then reapply for one in FL.
Remember that you should only take 1-2 courses per summer session because they’re more concentrated/faster paced .
@omarrrr to add- sometimes the courses you need aren’t offered in summer and if it is offered, typically it’s online as well, so no need to be there. I get wanting to stay in summer for the job, but if I had to take out loans, I would live in the cheapest dorm and try to move off campus by summer. You probably know this, but in order to stay in Northview you will have to win the lottery spot and get reassigned to the same room, otherwise you have to move out by August 3. There seem to be a lot of apartments in the area with shuttle service to campus and with 12 month lease, you won’t have to play games with the lottery every year. Without a car, your job choices will be limited, and you might not even make enough to cover the cost of Northview during the summer- another words, if you can live at home for free, staying in FL just for the job doesn’t make economic sense. I know adding a couple thousand a year to a loan to live in Northview seems small right now, but it adds up! I watched a lot of friends think they could afford things in college and then got their paychecks and reality set in, I don’t want you to have that same issues!
I realize you started the thread for another reason- I also looked into trying to get residency in Fl as my D18 is planning on staying in FL after she gets her degree- would have been nice to get in state tuition at some point. Since she is tied to me and I’m not moving, it’s not happening. Like others on this thread, I would encourage you to seek out advice about your citizenship.