2025-2026 Hardship Student Transfer Request

Instructions & Information: Failure to provide all documentation needed to support the transfer will result in a denial. The intent of offering this privilege is to provide assistance to families who have a legitimate and documented hardship that the school and district have the capacity to assist in relieving through a transfer.

• Requests will not be approved if student is not in good academic and behavioral standing at current school.
• Requests will not be approved if all documentation is not submitted. Acceptable Proof of Residency (POR): most recent electric bill, gas bill, water bill or rental/lease contract in the parent/guardian’s name or completed residency verification.  The school will request an updated POR in the summer leading up to the school year. The school may also request an updated POR during the school year. Failure to provide this documentation can result in the transfer being denied or rescinded.
• If childcare is the need, you must provide documentation verifying this need. If this request is due to your work schedule, you must provide a signed letter from your employer on the company letterhead with your workdays and times. The letter must be submitted with this transfer request, or the request will be denied.
• School bus transportation is not available to students on transfers to or from any residence. Parents must provide transportation if approved.
• An approval of a transfer request does not admit any student into a Program Option (formerly School of Choice). There are no transfers allowed into Cherry Park School of Immersion.
• There are no transfers allowed for any 4K program in the school district.
• Transfers will not be considered based on desire to participate in extra or co-curricular activities at the requested school. A change in high school enrollment will affect eligibility to participate in interscholastic activities. When you change your zone within the Rock Hill School District, you will not be eligible to participate in athletics for 365 days.
• Transfer Requests may be revoked if:
  • Inaccurate/incorrect information is provided
  • Tardies, absences, late pick up, and/or early dismissals become excessive
  • Student has behavior and/or excessive discipline issues at current school

Transfer requests are only accepted from the parent/legal guardian or caregiver with a 2025 -2026 attendance affidavit on file in the Office of Student Services.  

You have indicated you are not the parent or legal guardian of this student.  Please call the Office of Student Services at 803-981-1041 to schedule an appointment to complete an attendance affidavit.