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Non-Resident Transfer Eligibility and Conditions

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SACS is pleased to announce that families living outside the district’s boundaries will have the opportunity to apply for non-resident transfer. This decision, approved by the Board of School Trustees, opens the door for K-12 students to join one of Indiana’s top-performing districts.

Applications for non-resident are LIVE beginning February 9, 2026 and will follow a process based on eligibility criteria and school/grade level capacity. 

Please carefully review all the information below before submitting your application.

Key Dates and Timeline

Non‑Resident Transfer Timeline

  • Capacity published on website: February 1, 2026
  • Application window opens: February 9, 2026
  • Application deadline (as published to IDOE): April 1, 2026
  • Lottery (if needed) at public Board meeting: April 7, 2026 (special board meeting)
  • Decision notifications after After April 7, 2026
  • Non Resident Transfers will close October 1, 2026

Eligibility Criteria and Conditions

Capacity

SACS is offering LIMITED OPEN ENROLLMENT enabling NON RESIDENTS to apply for transfer based on capacity.

Grade level capacity will be available here on February 1, 2026. Resident and staff applications receive priority. 

Attendance and Discipline

Students must meet the following: 

  • Reside in Indiana. 
  • Have no suspensions exceeding 10 days or expulsions within the previous 12 months. 
  • Have not been suspended or expelled within the previous 12 months for: 
    • Possession of a firearm, deadly weapon, or destructive device. 
    • Causing physical injury to a student, school employee, or visitor. 
    • Violating a drug or alcohol policy. 
  • Demonstrate a history of consistent attendance. 
  • Be in good standing. 

Transportation

  • Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation for approved transfers. No SACS Transportation is provided.
     
  • Timely and safe transportation is mandatory; and violations may result in revocation of the transfer agreement. 

Extracurricular Activities

  • Transfer students must comply with all school district and school rules. 
     
  • Eligibility guidelines for extracurricular activities will be available through the school pending application approval. Parents/guardians are encouraged to thoroughly review these guidelines. 

Revocation

  • Transfer agreements may be revoked for violations of terms, including issues with behavior, attendance, or academics. 
  • Serious incidents may result in immediate revocation without prior notice. 
  • Revocations will be provided in writing and will render the student ineligible for future transfers. 

Appeals

  • Transfer decisions, including approvals, denials, and revocations, are final and cannot be appealed. 

To Apply - What You Will Need

Applications for Limited Open Enrollment are now open and are available here. The application process will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and must be finished when it is started. Therefore, applicants should be aware of the following:

  1.  A separate application must be completed for each child requesting enrollment in MSD Southwest Allen County Schools.
     
  2. Families of non-resident students are responsible for all transportation to and from school. SACS will not provide any transportation.
     
  3. Approved non-resident applicants enrolled as full-time students are recognized as SACS students and are afforded the same benefits and privileges as resident students, including full eligibility to participate in clubs, activities, athletics, and extracurricular programs as valued members of our school community, provided they remain academically eligible and in good standing.
     
  4. Non-resident students must remain in good standing, and enrollment may be revoked if excessive absences, truancy, or behavior becomes a concern.
     
  5. Enrollment in SACS school is reliant on school, grade level, and program capacity, as well as a student's attendance and discipline record. Applications are never based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

 

The following official school documents must be on school letterhead and are needed to complete the application process for students applying for transfer GRADES 1-12. 

*Required Documentation:

  • Past 12 months of discipline history on school letterhead
  • Past 12 months of attendance history on school letterhead
  • Past 12 months of grades on school letterhead
  • IEP, ILP, 504 Plan or gifted/talented testing documents (if applicable)

*Please note that Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants are not expected to have the historical records required of transfer applicants in Grades 1–12. Only Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants may complete a transfer application without submitting the required attachments listed above.

Suggestions:

  • Contact your child's current school to request the documents above.
     
  • Another option is to print the report card for previous years to show 12 months of attendance and grades. For those that use Skyward and PowerSchool, please note those systems do not show discipline. Applicants will need to obtain a statement on letterhead from a current school official regarding discipline standing including any and all infractions for the past 12 months.

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Transfer Applications are Now Open