The State of Florida shall provide tuition-free public education to Florida residents at Florida Community Colleges and Technical Schools who meet the following critieria to maintain tuition-free status:

1. The resident must be at least 18 years of age.

2. The resident must have been a permanent resident of the State of Florida for at least 365 days prior to enrollment at a Community College or Technical School.

3. The resident must not have ever received a degree from a college, university or trade school prior to enrollment.

4. After enrollment, the student shall maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 2.5, as determined by the Community College or Technical School, at the end of every semester.