Hardship Transfer
Application Window for SY26-27
March 2 - April 17, 2026
Hardship transfer applications are accepted annually each April with a decision letter by June 1st. Applications received after the annual application window, will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Applications without supporting documentation will not be considered.
Hardship transfers are permitted based on definitions described in the board policy manual; a few of these scenarios are listed below. For more information, visit the Atlanta Board of Eduaction Policy.
Student Assignment to Schools – Student Transfers, JBCCA-R(4)
Hardship transfers may be granted due to:
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Death of parent or legal guardian
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Military parent deployment
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Services unavailable at zoned school
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Court order
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Medical reasons
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Curriculum continuity
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Dual Immersion Program
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Siblings
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Other
Grievances arising from parent-school conflicts, discipline and/or attendance problems, and general dissatisfaction with a school are not considered hardships.
Parents experiencing these situations should refer to the Parent/Guardian Concerns, Complaints, & Issues protocol found in the APS Student Handbook.
Parents also have the right to request a transfer to another school during the annual Open Enrollment Transfer application window. We are currently outside the open enrollment transfer window, and the application will reopen on January 12, 2026.
