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Non-Resident Enrollment (Out-of-District)

Out-of-District Students

New families wishing to become Bearcats should contact the applicable school (K-2- Cullman City Primary, 3-6- East or West Elementary School, 7 & 8- Cullman Middle School, 9-12- CHS) to check availability of out-of-district seats.

  • Non-resident enrollment is based on grade-level and program capacity. Availability is based on space in the applicable grade-levels (3-6 could be at East or West depending on availability in the grade-level).

  • Tuition is $1,000.00 per student. Families with 5 or more children enrolled in the Cullman City School System will be capped at $5,000.00 per year. 

  • Residency verifications will be conducted periodically. 
    • It is imperative that address changes and any contact changes are submitted to the school as soon as possible.
  • Non-resident students may be unenrolled at the end of grading periods due to attendance/truancy, academic progress, discipline, or falsifying residency information. 

  • Once approved for enrollment, payments will be accepted beginning May 1, 2026

  • Payment is due in FULL by 3:00 pm on June 30th, 2026 to receive a 10% discount (single $900.00. Household sibling1$900.00, etc)

  • Payment deadline is 4:00 PM July 31, 2026

  • Failure to pay by this date may result in your child(ren) being automatically withdrawn from Cullman City Schools. The Board Policy governing non-resident fees dictates that the student(s) will be withdrawn from school for failing to pay the required fee by the specific dates noted. 

  • If by special circumstance, approved by the Superintendent, a student is allowed to stay enrolled without full payment being made by July31, the fee will increase for each student by increments of $100 on the first day of each month thereafter.  

    • All payments made AFTER July 31st must be made in person at the Central Office with a bank certified cashier check or money order. 

    • For payment arrangements in this situation please email James Brumley.

  • No refund will be issued unless proper documentation is provided that reflects the student's residence has changed to inside the city limits of Cullman, AL.  This refund will be issued on a prorated basis. 

Please use the link below to pay non-resident (out-of-district) fees.These fees should only be paid once you have confirmed that you are enrolled in the Cullman City School System. 

Non-Resident Online Payment 

 

During the school year, questions about Non-Resident availability and enrollment should be directed to the principal at the individual school.

CHS -    256-734-3923 -  Mrs. Allison Tuggle 
CMS -   256-734-7959 -  Mr. Jake Johnson 
EES -    256-734-2232 -  Mrs. Melanie Harris 
WES -   256-734-4271 -  Dr. Chad Shannon
CCPS -  256-775-0234 - Dr. Elizabeth Shaddix 


Once you have contacted the principal, he/she will put you in contact with the school's registrar and you will be given additional information about the registration process.  

Please us the link below to pay non-resident (out-of-district) fees.

These fees should only be paid once you have confirmed that you are enrolled in the Cullman City School System

Non-Resident Online Payment