Child Care Hardship - Student Transfer Application
A step-by-step tutorial for filling out the online student transfer application
Before starting the application, make sure you have done 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.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Let’s Get Started!
- Access the online student transfer application .
- Type in your username and password that corresponds to the enrolling parent Student Information (SIS) Account. Forgot password? Go to SIS Parent Account Access
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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.
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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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Select the school year for the request.

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Select “Child Care Hardship” as the reason for the transfer request.

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Enter your child care provider information. The application will identify the school you may request.

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Parents must enter two child care providers in their base school boundary to proceed with a request. All addresses are verified with the FCPS Boundary Locator .

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Review the transfer conditions and indicate your agreement to proceed.

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Review application for accuracy. Select “Pay Online Now” to pay the non-refundable application processing fee. Fee waiver information, visit the student transfer website .

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On the MySchoolBucks site, you may create an account, use a current account, or continue as a guest.

- 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.


