Prior to a relocation within Fairfax County, transfer requests may be made within 180 calendars days of your relocation into the requested school boundary.

The student should be enrolled in the base school assigned to the address where the family is living at the time of registration, even if the address is temporary.

Before starting the application, please be aware of the following:

• The enrolling parent needs to create a Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account. Please contact the enrolled school for an activation key. 
• Students new to FCPS must be registered at a base school as identified by FCPS Boundary Locator before starting the student transfer application.
• The enrolling parent must upload documentation (PDF document preferred) of the upcoming move into the requested school boundary to include a lease or signed contract with move-in/closing date. If building or renovating a home, a letter from the builder/contractor with estimated completion date, signed contract, and Fairfax County building permits is required. (Additional documentation may be requested to establish that the new residence is valid, and that no other property is a primary residence.)

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Let’s Get Started!

1. Access the online student transfer application.
2. Type in your username and password that corresponds to the enrolling parent Student Information (SIS) Account. Forgot password? Go to SIS Parent Account Access.
   
      

3. If your child appears under the enrolling parent (green) bar, select “Start a transfer request.” 

   
   • Select “Renew Request” instead of “Start a transfer request” if you are requesting a renewal of a student transfer and your student continues to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated in the original student transfer application.
   • If your child appears under the viewing parent (burgundy) tab, then you may not proceed with application submission. The enrolling parent needs to submit the application on behalf of the family.  
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4. Select the school year for the request.

   

5. Select “Family Relocation” as the reason for transfer request. 

   

6. Select the first option to "Request to enroll in a non-base school prior to relocation."

   

7. Enter the address for the upcoming move and enter the move in date.

   
   • A guidance message will appear if the date requirement is not met.

8. Upload documentation of your upcoming move to include a lease or signed contract with move-in/closing date. If building or renovating a home, provide a letter from the builder/contractor with estimated completion date, signed contract, and Fairfax County building permits.

   

   Successful upload.

   

9. Check the four boxes at the bottom to agree to the Letter of Understanding. 

   

10. Review application for accuracy and submit.

    

The enrolling parent will receive an email confirming the transfer application submission. 

Please allow 2-3 weeks to process the request. The enrolling parent will receive a decision email when the process is completed.