A student's school and resident school district is based on where the student resides. In some circumstances, a family may ask to transfer their student to a school outside of their resident district. We refer to this as a choice transfer. You may also hear it referred to as a nonresident student transfer, out-of-district transfer, interdistrict transfer, variance, waiver, or school choice.

For a choice transfer, the resident district must first release the student to start the transfer process. When you have completed your transfer application, your request will be sent to the resident school district who will communicate next steps with families.

The OSPI Student Transfers website contains helpful instructions for using both the Choice Transfer Request Portal and the Choice Transfer System, as well as contact information to reach OSPI’s Choice Transfer support team. 

Continue to OSPI Student Transfers Website

For any questions regarding this process, please call Eva Lovelace at (360) 279-5021 or your school’s front office. If needed, a paper version of the form is available in Family Forms.