Yes, every student has the option to complete the current school year at the school in which they are enrolled as long as they moved after the start of the school year. If a family moves out of Howard County, they have the same option, but tuition will be assessed. 

You can email residency@hcpss.org or call 410-313-6997.

HCPSS has a school locator online application. Click on School Locator. After you agree to the terms and conditions, enter your address where it says ‘Find address or place’ at the top of the page. Click find and the designated school will pop up.

You will receive a reassignment determination via email within 45 school (business) days from the date the student reassignment request and supporting documentation are received. The determination may be delayed if supporting documentation was not submitted at the same time as the request form.

No. You must reapply for reassignment when the student changes school levels. Prior approval does not guarantee future approval.

A determination will be issued within 45 school (business) days from the date the student reassignment request and supporting documentation are received.

Reasons processing may be delayed include, but are not limited to: 

• Supporting documentation and the reassignment request are not submitted at the same time 
• The student’s residency documentation on file is not correct or current 
• School closures or delays

The date differs depending on the category of reassignment. Please refer to the main reassignment page for information regarding application windows. 

RELOCATION - You can request reassignment under this category if you moved after the start of the current school year and would like your child to finish the school year at their current school. Tuition will be assessed if your move is out of the county. Next year, your child must attend the newly designated school. Exceptions are granted to students who have a change of residence after achieving junior status; they may remain at their current school through graduation.

There is a Student Reassignment Request Form (SRRF) for each category of student reassignment. Request forms for the Build/Buy/Lease, Hardship, and Employee categories of student reassignment are available online. The request form for the Relocation category will be offered by the child’s current school once the school has received new residency documentation and only if the family is eligible for reassignment.