Student Transfers

NEW REQUESTS

If you are requesting a transfer from your NMCUSD school of residence to another NMCUSD school, please follow these steps:

1) Enroll your student at their school of residence (even if not attending)

• If you need assistance with the online enrollment process, please contact your child's school. The contact information can be found here

3) Complete the Intra-IDT Request Form

4) Wait for a decision notification (approved, denied, or waitlisted), along with any next steps.

• Transfers are contingent upon space availability
• Your student must remain enrolled at their school of residence until you receive an approval

RENEWALS

Students currently attending a school on an approved Intra-District Transfer Permit are not required to resubmit a new application each year when continuing at the same school. 

NEW REQUESTS 

Between January 10 and March 15, NMCUSD accepts requests from students who live within district attendance boundaries and wish to transfer to another school district.

If you reside within NMCUSD boundaries and would like your student to attend a different school district, please follow the steps below:

PART 1: Begin with your District of Residence (NMCUSD)

   1)  Enroll your student at their NMCUSD school of residence (even if not attending)

• This step establishes NMCUSD as the district of residence
• Please contact your child's NMCUSD home school if you need assistance with the online enrollment process

   2)  Request release from NMCUSD via the Inter-IDT(Out) Request Form (complete as you enroll)

• Follow all NMCUSD’s established timelines, requirements, and application procedures
• Your student must remain enrolled at their school of residence until you receive an approval
• After review, NMCUSD will issue a decision (approved or denied) and notify you and your requested district in writing

PART 2: Conclude with your Requested District

   1)  Request a transfer in to your requested district once that process opens

• Follow your requested district’s timelines, requirements, and application procedures
• If the receiving district denies the request, the student must enroll in their NMCUSD school of residence

RENEWALS

Inter-District Transfers (Outgoing) renewals must be submitted annually between January 10th and March 15th to request for continued release to the requested district.

• Because reapplication requirements and application timelines vary by requested district, NMCUSD will work closely with families throughout the process to support a smooth transition and ensure continuity of the student's education.

NEW REQUESTS

NMCUSD accepts new incoming transfer requests year-round from students who reside outside the district attendance boundaries; however, approval is not guaranteed. Students seeking to transfer into NMCUSD must complete the two-part process outlined below:

1) PART 1: Receive a Release from your District of Residence 

• Contact your home school district to begin the IDT application process
• Follow all application requirements and deadlines established by your home district
• Obtain a copy of the approved IDT Release Form

2) PART 2: Complete the Inter-District Transfer Form with NMCUSD (your Requested District)

• Complete the Inter-IDT(In) Request Form
• Upload all required documentation including the approved IDT Release Form from the district of residence (See Part 1 above)
• After review, NMCUSD will issue a decision (approved or denied) and notify you and your  district of residence in writing

3) IF TRANSFER IS APPROVED: Enroll student at NMCUSD

• Student enrollment should be completed ONLY after the transfer request has been approved by NMCUSD
• Enroll your student at their assigned NMCUSD school
• If you need assistance with the online enrollment process, please contact your child's requested NMCUSD school. The contact information can be found here

RENEWALS

Important Update: Please note that beginning the 2027–2028 school year, incoming inter-district transfers will no longer roll over automatically. To ensure appropriate staffing and space availability, all families must renew their transfer permits annually.

Inter-District Transfers (Incoming) renewals must be submitted annually between January 10th and March 15th to confirm your student’s return to NMCUSD for the upcoming school year. 

• Because reapplication requirements and application timelines vary by resident district, NMCUSD will work closely with families throughout the process to support a smooth transition and ensure continuity of the student's education.

Intra-District Transfer (Within) requests generally involve two parts:

1. First, obtain a release from your school of residence by scheduling a principal exit meeting and securing a copy of an approved Principal Release Form

2. Next, submit a transfer request application via the Intra-IDT Request Form and upload the approved Principal Release Form

Transfers are contingent upon space availability. Therefore, your student must stay enrolled in their school of residence until transfer is approved

Inter-District Transfer (Outgoing) requests generally involve two parts:

1. First, request a transfer out of NMCUSD (district of residence) via the Inter-IDT(Out) Request Form and follow all timelines, requirements, and instructions established by NMCUSD, as these may vary from your requested district

2. Next, forward the approved IDT from NMCUSD to your requested district. Remember, each school district has its own application windows, deadlines and requirements, so be sure to carefully follow the instructions from the requested district

If the either district denies your transfer request, your student must enroll at NMCUSD 

Inter-District Transfer (Incoming) requests generally involve two parts:

1. First, request a transfer out of your district of residence. Remember, each school district has its own application windows, deadlines and requirements, so be sure to carefully follow the instructions from the your district of residence

2. Submit a transfer request into NMCUSD (requested district) via the Inter-IDT(In) Request Form and and upload an appproved IDT from your district of residence

Wait for NMCUSD's decision notification and instructions on the next steps

Intra-District Transfer (within NMCUSD) and Inter-District Transfer (Outgoing) transfer requests for the upcoming school year must be submitted during the annual Student Transfer Request Window:

• The Transfer Request Window is open from January 10 through March 15

Inter-District Transfer (Incoming) transfer requests may be submitted anytime however, approval is not guaranteed.

• Incoming Transfer renewals must be submitted annually to confirm your student’s return in the upcoming school year

Please follow the following steps when submitting the IDT Permit Request:

• STEP 1: Submit a student’s enrollment record for the school year for which you are requesting a  transfer
• STEP 2: Complete the appropriate online IDT Request Form. (This form may be completed at the same time as the enrollment process in Step 1.) 
  • Intra-District IDT (For transfers between NMCUSD schools)
  • Inter-District (Outgoing) IDT (For transfers from NMCUSD to another school district)
  • Inter-District (Incoming) IDT (For transfers from another school district into NMCUSD)
• STEP 3: Upload all required documentation. See the required support documentation for more details
• STEP 4: Wait for NMCUSD to communicate on the final decision of your application  

Processing transfer requests takes time. To help avoid delays, please ensure all required information is submitted. After you submit your application:

• You will receive an email confirming receipt. Please keep a copy for your records.

• We will review your application and notify you if any information is missing or additional documentation is required.

  • Only complete applications will proceed to the approval stage.

• We will send the final decision letter to the parent or guardian’s email provided in the transfer application. We will notify the requested school or district (if contact information is available).

Notification of NMCUSD’s final decision will be communicated as follows:

• Requests submitted 15 calendar days or fewer before the start of the requested school year will receive a decision within 30 calendar days of receipt.

• Requests submitted more than 15 calendar days before the start of the requested school year will be processed as soon as possible.

• Applications that are incomplete will not be processed and will be considered abandoned.

There is a formal process to appeal the district’s decision if your student’s transfer request is not approved. 

• Parents have thirty (30) calendar days (from the date of the denial letter) to appeal the district's decision. 
• Parents can submit an appeal to NMCUSD here. 
• Following a final decision from the district, parents can submit for an appeal through the Monterey County Office of Education. Information can be found here: https://www.montereycoe.org/about-us/board-of-education/inter-district-transfer-appeal

After the window closes, the application will remain open for:

1. Outgoing inter-district transfer requests for students whose parent/guardian is in active military duty 
2. Incoming inter-district transfer requests 
3. Special circumstances (reviewed on an individual basis)

All other requests made outside of this designated application period will need to file an appeal with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE)

Yes. Families living within NMCUSD boundaries must complete an online enrollment before submitting an Inter-District Transfer (IDT) request, whether it’s a new or renewal request.

Just as transfers must be renewed each year, students must also be enrolled annually to establish NMCUSD as the resident district and confirm residency before approval to transfer out.

For renewal requests, select "Continued Enrollment" as the reason for your IDT request and submit the required supporting documentation under that category.