Enrollment

Enrolling adults requesting a Hardship transfer must provide evidence of a compelling reason for requesting the transfer. Bus transportation is not provided by the school district for hardship transfers. The deadline for open-seat transfer requests closes on May 21, 2024, at 11:59 P.M. Parents of students new to the school district for the coming year may request hardship transfer at Central Registration at the time of registration and submit to the Director of Student Services at the Muscogee County Public Education Center.

Please note, the following schools are not available for Open Seat Transfers due to seat availability:

1. Britt David Elementary
2. Columbus High School
3. Rainey-McCullers Magnet
4. Downtown Elementary
5. Northside High School
6. Clubview Elementary
7. Eagle Ridge Elementary
8. Mathews Elementary
9. North Columbus Elementary
10. Veterans Memorial Middle

 

Please click on the following link to complete your Open-Seat Transfer or Hardship request application:https://apps.muscogee.k12.ga.us/transfers

Specialized programs of study are offered at Britt David, Clubview, Dimon, Downtown, Hannan, St. Mary’s, and Wynnton elementary schools; at Arnold, East Columbus, Fort, Richards middle schools and Rainey McCullers School of the Arts; and at all high schools. Parents of students interested in attending a magnet school/program should contact the desired school for information about the program and application process. Transportation is provided for students attending those schools/programs provided their residence is more than one and one-half miles from the school.

Out-of-County and Out-of-State students are not eligible to attend Columbus High School Liberal Arts Magnet, Rainey-McCullers School Of the Arts, Downtown Elementary, or Britt David Magnet Academy. There is an exception for Muscogee County School District employees.

If you have questions about school assignments or school attendance zones, call Central Registration at 706-748-2219.

Out-of-County and Out-of-State Tuition 

Why is there a different rate for Out-of-County and Out-of-State tuition?

MCSD earns State money for students who live in Georgia but does not for student who live out of state. The out-of-county tuition calculation is based on the amount of local revenue received while the out-of-state takes into consideration both local and state revenue.

How will I know the tuition amount I will be expected to pay?

Tuition amounts change from year to year. The amount is determined just prior to the beginning of school. The annual amount of tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $3,000 for out-of-county students and $9,000 for out-of-state students. Parents are required to pay tuition prior to August 2023.

When a student enters the school district during the school year an invoice is mailed within about 15 days from enrollment. Tuition amount is prorated per day for number of days remaining in the school year.

How can I request a waiver of tuition?

Submit a written request to the Superintendent that includes employee’s name, student’s name, school they are attending, a contact phone number and the reason for the waiver request.

You will receive a phone call from the Superintendent or his designee to schedule an appointment to discuss your waiver request.

After the appointment, you will receive a letter informing you of the outcome.
If your request for a waiver of tuition is denied, payment is expected within 2 weeks.

What documents do I need to produce in order to prove residency?

Please review the residency document information attached. You may contact the Department of Student Services, Central Registration, if you have any questions concerning residency requirements.
 

Central Registration 

706-748-2219
706-748-2220
706-748-2222
706-748-2224

Please click on the following link to book an appointment with Central Registration:

https://tinyurl.com/BookUrAppointment