Hardship Transfer Request
Hardship Transfer Request
Hardship Transfer Request Information
Hardship Transfer Request
***2026-2027 Request Will Be Open On May 14, 2026***
To maintain academic stability, transfer requests typically take effect at the start of the next grading period. Requests may only be submitted during the open windows listed below.
Request Windows
Elementary School
Trimester 1: May 14, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Trimester 2: October 26, 2026 – November 6, 2026
Trimester 3: February 10, 2027 – February 25, 2027
High School
Quarter 1: May 14, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Quarter 2: September 28, 2026 – October 16, 2026
Quarter 3: December 14, 2026 – January 8, 2027
Quarter 4: March 8, 2027 – March 26, 2027
Must enter one application per student.
- Do NOT re-apply if you have previously been denied due to no space.
- Hardship form is below. Do not click on the link if you are in transition. See below for detail.
| Elementary | Transfer/Grading Period Start Date |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Trimester 2 | November 2, 2026 |
| Trimester 3 | February 19, 2027 |
| High School | Transfer/Grading Period Start Date |
|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| Quarter 2 | October 12, 2026 |
| Quarter 3 | January 4, 2027 |
| Quarter 4 | March 22, 2027 |
Living Situations That Do NOT Require a Hardship Application
Do not complete a hardship application if you are currently in any of the following living situations. Instead, visit our office at 1800 S. Sutter St. for further assistance.
Homeless children / Unaccompanied Youth
- In a shelter (family, domestic violence, or youth shelter or transitional living program)
- In a motel, hotel, or weekly rate housing
- In a house or apartment with more than one family because of economic hardship (foreclosure/eviction)
- In an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground, or on the streets
- If you are a runaway or unaccompanied youth
Hardship Transfer Request Form
*Must enter one application per student.