Osseo Area Schools Enrollment FAQ
Getting started with enrollment
General information for families enrolling a student for the first time.
- How do I enroll my student?
- What documents are required for enrollment (proof of residency, birth certificate, etc.)?
- Is enrollment available online or in person?
- How old does my child need to be to attend school?
- How do I find my boundary school or assigned attendance area?
- Can families outside the district apply to attend Osseo Area Schools (open enrollment)?
How do I enroll my student?
What documents are required for enrollment (proof of residency, birth certificate, etc.)?
Is enrollment available online or in person?
How old does my child need to be to attend school?
How do I find my boundary school or assigned attendance area?
Can families outside the district apply to attend Osseo Area Schools (open enrollment)?
Returning or transferring students
Guidance for students who were previously enrolled, left, and are now returning.
- What is the process if my child was withdrawn or dropped and is now returning within the same school year?
- What if my student is coming back from another school district?
- How do I update our address?
- If my student open enrolled into a school, do I need to reapply every year?
- What if I am 18 years old—can I enroll myself?
- Can I request a different school within Osseo Area Schools (in-district transfer)?
What is the process if my child was withdrawn or dropped and is now returning within the same school year?
What if my student is coming back from another school district?
How do I update our address?
If my student open enrolled into a school, do I need to reapply every year?
What if I am 18 years old—can I enroll myself?
Can I request a different school within Osseo Area Schools (in-district transfer)?
Early childhood and kindergarten enrollment
Information for families with younger children enrolling in early learning programs.
Health requirements
Important information about immunizations and health compliance for school enrollment.
- What vaccines are required to attend school?
- Can I enroll my child if we are missing vaccines?
- How can I get my child’s immunization records?
- What options are available if my child does not have health insurance or access to a doctor?
- Can I claim a vaccine exemption?
What vaccines are required to attend school?
Can I enroll my child if we are missing vaccines?
How can I get my child’s immunization records?
What options are available if my child does not have health insurance or access to a doctor?
Can I claim a vaccine exemption?
School assignment and placement
Information about school boundaries, transfers, and placements.
- How do I find my assigned school?
- Can I request a different school for my child?
- What if I want a school other than my boundary school?
- Will I lose my current school spot while applying to transfer?
- Will I get transportation if I open enroll or transfer?
- Is transportation available for magnet school students?
- When will families be notified of school placement and start dates?
- How are grade levels determined for students new to the U.S.?
How do I find my assigned school?
Can I request a different school for my child?
What if I want a school other than my boundary school?
Will I lose my current school spot while applying to transfer?
Will I get transportation if I open enroll or transfer?
Is transportation available for magnet school students?
When will families be notified of school placement and start dates?
How are grade levels determined for students new to the U.S.?
Other enrollment questions
Miscellaneous questions families may have during the enrollment process.