Out-of-District

For Families Residing Outside the Cullman City School District

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 $5,0000.00 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• Failure to pay by this date may result in your child(ren) being automatically withdrawn from Cullman City Schools. The Board Policy governing non-resident fees dictates that the student(s) will be withdrawn from school for failing to pay the required fee by the specific dates noted.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.