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Where Do You Want to Go?

Thank you for your interest in Austin ISD! We know you have options, and we love that you've chosen us. We want to work with every family and student to tailor your child's education. That's why we're proud to offer transfers to any open school within the district.

UPDATED TRANSFER REQUEST INFORMATION FOR 2023-24

The general transfer window for the fall semester is closed. Per District policy FDB adopted June 2023, only hardship transfers will be accepted in the spring of 2024. Below is part of the policy that pertains to hardship transfers:

Students seeking to transfer to a new school within the same school year may apply for a hardship transfer and, if approved, shall be permitted to transfer at the beginning of the subsequent semester unless otherwise agreed upon by the sending and receiving school. Families may apply for a hardship transfer under the following categories:

  • Childcare: If a family has a change in circumstance that impacts their access to necessary childcare, they may apply for a hardship transfer.
  • Safety: Families with a documented safety issue at a school may apply for a hardship transfer to a different school.
  • Change to Residential Address: If a family moves and their attendance zone has changed, the student may remain in their school through the end of the year or move to their new zoned school.
  • Programmatic/Academic: If a family determines that the programmatic or academic setting of their child's current transfer school is not a good fit, they may apply for a hardship transfer.

Hardship transfer requests shall be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and may be approved or denied based on the information provided at the time of the request. Barring exigent circumstances, the transfer shall be approved for the upcoming semester. If the circumstances warrant an immediate transfer, the Office of Student Services will work with the family, the sending, and the receiving school to determine the date of transfer.

Submit Transfer Request Instructions

What do I do first?

To learn more, visit www.austinisd.org/transfer/faqs.

How do I submit my transfer request?

The easiest way to submit your transfer request is to apply through the Austin ISD Portal. The application is called Online Student Transfer Request.

  • Students new to Austin ISD need to complete online registration (also in the AISD Portal) before submitting their transfer request.
  • or Meet us for Lobby Services! Student Services provides lobby service during business hours. A staff member can assist parents in completing the online form. Please bring a copy of the necessary documents.

What documents do I need?

  1. Parent/guardian photo ID
  2. Proof of address, e.g., current gas or electricity bill, lease or mortgage statement
  3. Birth certificate (for students new to the district)

To submit your documents non-electronically, you'll also need to download the transfer application form:

What's next?

We want to be sure we give every request the individualized attention each student deserves, so all transfers submitted in January will be processed and finalized by the 2nd week in April. Transfers received on or after Feb. 8, 2023 are processed by date/time stamped order. We are working diligently to process the majority of transfers by mid-summer. 

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