Transfer Requests

Transfers Within MNPS

• If you have moved and wish to transfer to the zoned school for your new address, call an Enrollment Center for an appointment.
• Required documents include current proof of residence and photo identification of the parent or guardian.

Hardship Transfers

Sometimes families experience unexpected circumstances that affect where a student can consistently and safely attend school. In those situations, families may request an Emergency Hardship Transfer.

The school district has an Emergency Hardship policy families can use to request transfers. 

Families must submit documentation that explains the hardship and supports the request. Submitting a request does not guarantee approval; each request is reviewed according to district guidelines.

• Emergency Hardship Transfers are not intended for general school preference, convenience, optional school applications or routine address changes.
• If your family has moved and you need to enroll in your new zoned school, contact an Enrollment Center.

Hardship transfers can be requested online or by submitting a paper Emergency Hardship form..

Continuity Transfers

A student who has been appropriately enrolled in a school and who moves to another zone during a semester may request a continuity transfer to complete through the highest grade in that school. Satisfactory written documentation of the new residence and the date of the move is required.

• At the beginning of each school year, a student whose family will move to another school zone within the first semester may request to begin the school year in the new school.
• Satisfactory written documentation of the new residence and the date of the move is required. It is the responsibility of the receiving principal to verify completion of the move.
• Families should provide proof of residence to the school.
• The school will provide a "Student Information Form" and collect the documents to update the new address.

Please note, there is no continuity in general between schools from tier level to tier level such as elementary to middle or middle to high.

Appeals of Transfer Request Denial

If your transfer request is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision in writing within 10 days.

To appeal a transfer decision, log back into your online account in the Optional Schools portal or write a letter to explain your situation, the reasons for your request that the decision be overturned, and any additional documentation not previously provided.

Address your letter to:
Metro Nashville Public Schools, c/o Office of School Options- B407
Attn: Mr. Ashford Hughes
2601 Bransford Avenue
Nashville, TN 37204

You may bring your letter in person to the MNPS Family Information Center, 2601 Bransford Avenue, or mail your appeal letter.

If you mail your letter, we recommend requesting a confirmation receipt from the postal service. Faxes are not accepted.