Hardship Transfer
Application Window for SY26-27
April 6 - 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 General Administrative Transfer application window. We are currently outside the general administrative transfer window, and the application will reopen on January 12, 2026.
Complete a Hardship application for your student.
Grievances arising from parent-school conflicts, discipline and/or attendance problems, and general dissatisfaction with a school are not considered hardships.