PWCS McKinney-Vento Eligibility Form

The federal McKinney-Vento (MKV) Act guarantees school enrollment for anyone who, due to a housing loss and lack of alternative housing, does not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Students living in shelter, hotels/motels, doubled-up or unsheltered may meet the MKV definition of homelessness and have certain educational rights.

Rights and Supports Available to MKV Eligible Students:

Immediate school enrollment and attendance with enrollment barriers being removed.
- No residency proof needed for purposes of school enrollment. (However, the PWCS MKV Liaison has the option to request information/documentation regarding the student's housing situation as needed.)
- Students can enroll/attend school without producing birth certificate, physical and/or immunization record at time of immediate enrollment.
  - Birth certificate will need to be provided to the school office within 90 days of initial enrollment per PWCS regulation. Schools may request that a Birth Certificate Affidavit be completed at the time of immediate enrollment which is permissible. Schools cannot require that the affidavit be notarized as that can be viewed as a barrier.
  - Immunizations/physical must be produced to the school office within 60 days of initial enrollment per PWCS regulation.
Students may be able to continue attending their school of origin, even if they move outside the school's attendance area or secure permanent housing during the school year. The MKV Liaison will determine whether this option is in the student's best interest.
School transportation for students to remain in the same school (school of origin) can be requested and will be assessed to determine if it is in the student's best interest.
Legal custody is not required for enrollment purposes if a student qualifies for MKV Homeless Unaccompanied Youth (HUY) status.
Automatic approval for free school meals for the remainder of the school year.
Equal access to the same free, appropriate public education (FAPE).
Participation in extracurricular activities for which the student is eligible. (Note: The MKV program is unable to provide MKV transportation services for extracurricular activities.)

The information you provide on this MKV Eligibility Form helps PWCS MKV staff understand the student's housing situation and determine whether the student qualifies for MKV services. We may contact you for additional information if needed. Each student's situation is reviewed individually. Eligibility is based on the student's current housing circumstances. MKV status is confidential and protected by FERPA. If approved, MKV eligibility applies only to the current school year and must be reviewed each school year. Transportation services do not automatically carry over to the next school year. New applications must be submitted each school year for both eligibility and transportation consideration.

⚠️ We are experiencing an extremely high number of McKinney-Vento (MKV) Eligibility Forms and MKV Transportation Forms being submitted and we are processing them in the order in which they are received. Once a student is approved for MKV status, then at that time we are able to begin processing transportation requests. If we are able to setup transportation, it generally takes the team 3-5 work days to develop a plan and start services; however, due to the increase in requests, it might take longer.

Complete the following questions for the student(s) to be considered for the PWCS MKV program for this 2026-27 school year ...

TODAY'S DATE *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

STUDENT 1

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

Choose the local school from the drop-down menu below which serves the address where the student is currently residing the majority of the school nights. Use our PWCS Find Your Zoned School | Prince William County Public Schools to determine the local school which is where the student will enroll.
*This question is required.

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

SCHOOL PLACEMENT FOR THIS 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR:

The MKV Program offers only two school options ➔ (1) local school and (2) school of origin. Of these school options, which one is your school preference for this student for 2026-27? These options may be superseded by decisions of the Hearings Office or when a student's IEP designates a specific school or when a student has been approved for a transfer or specialty program. *This question is required.

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Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 2 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

SCHOOL PLACEMENT FOR THIS 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR:

The MKV Program offers only two school options ➔ (1) local school and (2) school of origin. Of these school options, which one is your school preference for this student for 2026-27? These options may be superseded by decisions of the Hearings Office or when a student's IEP designates a specific school or when a student has been approved for a transfer or specialty program. *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 3 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 4 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

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Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 5 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 6 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Comments

Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 7 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Comments

Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

STUDENT 8 *This question is required.

Student's First Name *This question is required.

Student's Last Name *This question is required.

Student's Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

calendar MM/DD/YYYY

Is the student new to PWCS, re-enrolling in PWCS or continuing in PWCS for the 2026-27 school year? *This question is required.

PWCS ID Number *This question is required.

unknown? enter 0

Where and when was this student last enrolled in school? *This question is required.

Name of Previous School
Location of Previous School (city/county & state)
Approximate End Date of Last Enrollment

What is the name of the school that this student is currently enrolled in for 2026-27 in PWCS? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Comments

Are there school-aged siblings who are also in the same housing situation? *This question is required.

If there are younger siblings (NON school aged) in the family in the same housing situation, please list their names and ages:

Space Cell	Child's Name	Child's Age
Child 1	Child 1: Child's Name	Child 1: Child's Age
Child 2	Child 2: Child's Name	Child 2: Child's Age
Child 3	Child 3: Child's Name	Child 3: Child's Age
Child 4	Child 4: Child's Name	Child 4: Child's Age

CONTACT INFORMATION (of parent/custodian/caregiver/HUY student) *This question is required.

First Name of Parent/Custodian/Caregiver/HUY Student *This question is required.

Last Name of Parent/Custodian/Caregiver/HUY Student *This question is required.

Which of the following best describes the relationship to the student(s)? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

What is the preferred language(s) for communication for the parent/custodian/caregiver/HUY Student? *This question is required.

English
Spanish
Other - Write In (Required):

Email Address of Person Listed Above (Parent/Custodian/Caregiver/HUY Student) *This question is required.
NOTE: This is the preferred method of communication with the MKV Staff and Transportation Team. If you do not have an email address, please use an alternative email such as the student's PWCS email (which you may access) or a friend or family member's email address (who is willing to pass on any messages to you).
This question requires a valid email address.

example: email@pwcs.edu

Comments

Phone Numbers of Person Listed Above (Parent/Custodian/Caregiver/HUY Student) *This question is required.

Cell Phone Number:
Work Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
If NO Phone, put an "x" in this box:

If a cell phone was provided ... *This question is required.(check all that apply)

The cell phone CAN RECEIVE texts from PWCS Staff
The cell phone CAN RESPOND to texts from PWCS Staff
NO texting ability
No cell phone

Who completed this form? *This question is required.(If you are completing the form on behalf of someone, please be sure that they are aware.)

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
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Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

CURRENT ADDRESS (where the student(s) is/are sleeping the majority of the school nights) 🏠

Street Number & Street Name *This question is required.

1. Room/Suite/Unit Number (if applicable)

City *This question is required.

Zip Code *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

PRESCHOOL STUDENTS 🖍️

If the preschooler is not currently enrolled in PWCS, do you have concerns about the preschooler's speech and/or development delays? *This question is required.

YES - there are concerns about the preschooler's speech
YES - there are concerns about the preschooler's developmental delays
NO concerns about the child's speech or development

Comments

Have you already reached out to the PWCS Preschool Office regarding this student? *This question is required.

Information about PWCS Preschool services can be found on the PWCS Website: Preschool Programs | Prince William County Public Schools. If your child qualifies for MKV, we can help remove enrollment barriers.

Have you already reached out to the PWCS Child Find Office regarding this student? *This question is required.

Information about PWCS ChildFind services can be found on the PWCS Website: Child Find & Eligibility - Prince William County Public Schools. If your child qualifies for MKV, we can help remove enrollment barriers.

MKV HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH 🎓

A MKV HUY student meets the MKV definition for homeless and the student is NOT residing with his/her parent or court appointed legal custodian due to reasons of hardship. A MKV HUY student might be doubling up with friends/family, staying in a hotel/motel/shelter, couch surfing or possibly unsheltered. A MKV HUY student might have chosen to leave their parents/custodian's home or been asked to leave due to reasons of hardship. Some MKV HUY students might not have the option to reside with their parent/custodian for a variety of reasons/hardships. A HUY student's age can range from early childhood (preschool/headstart) through the age of 21 years old.

Does the student's housing/family situation possibly qualify as a MKV Homeless Unaccompanied Youth (HUY)?
*This question is required.

Are the MKV HUY student's parent or court appointed legal custodian aware of the student's whereabouts? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

Being that the MKV HUY student does not reside with their parent or court appointed legal custodian, explain the whereabouts of the parent or legal custodian. *This question is required.

Explain why the student is not residing with the parent or court appointed legal custodian. *This question is required.

HOUSING INFORMATION 🏠

Choose one of the options below which best describes the student's current housing situation: *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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If you have a housing or agency case manager, please supply their contact information below:

Case Manager's Name:
Case Manager's Agency Name:
Case Manager's Phone:
Case Manager's Email:

Upload a Copy of Hotel/Motel Receipt Here(you can mark out any financial information on the hotel/motel receipt)

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Explain the student/family's housing journey ... *This question is required.

Where was the student/family residing prior to the current housing situation? *This question is required.

Was that housing stable? *This question is required.

What happened to the previous housing which resulted in the current housing situation? *This question is required.

Describe the current housing situation. *This question is required.

What were the contributing factors to the student/family's previous loss of housing which resulted in the current temporary housing situation? *This question is required.

Note: There must be a hardship which resulted in the previous unexpected loss of housing to be considered for MKV.

Health/Medical Issues
Humanitarian Crisis in Home Country
Loss of Employment
Natural Disaster
Safety Concerns in Home
Uninhabitable Living Conditions in Home
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

2. If you would like to share additional information about the hardships you checked above, please use the space below:

MKV assesses whether the student's current temporary housing situation is fixed and regular and adequate ... answer the questions below to help the MKV staff assess those aspects... *This question is required.

FIXED = permanent, residence is not subject to change;
REGULAR- = guaranteed to be used on a regular basis;
ADEQUATE = sufficient, safe

Space Cell	Yes	Possibly	No
Is the student/parent listed on the current written lease for the student's housing situation?	Is the student/parent listed on the current written lease for the student's housing situation?: Yes	Is the student/parent listed on the current written lease for the student's housing situation?: Possibly	Is the student/parent listed on the current written lease for the student's housing situation?: No
Is the student guaranteed to stay in the same housing situation every night?	Is the student guaranteed to stay in the same housing situation every night?: Yes	Is the student guaranteed to stay in the same housing situation every night?: Possibly	Is the student guaranteed to stay in the same housing situation every night?: No
Do the conditions of the current housing situation feel over-crowded?	Do the conditions of the current housing situation feel over-crowded?: Yes	Do the conditions of the current housing situation feel over-crowded?: Possibly	Do the conditions of the current housing situation feel over-crowded?: No
Does the student have a private place to be in the current housing when needed?	Does the student have a private place to be in the current housing when needed?: Yes	Does the student have a private place to be in the current housing when needed?: Possibly	Does the student have a private place to be in the current housing when needed?: No
Does the student have access to a common area in the current home?	Does the student have access to a common area in the current home?: Yes	Does the student have access to a common area in the current home?: Possibly	Does the student have access to a common area in the current home?: No
Does the student/family feel safe in the current housing situation?	Does the student/family feel safe in the current housing situation?: Yes	Does the student/family feel safe in the current housing situation?: Possibly	Does the student/family feel safe in the current housing situation?: No
Are the conditions of the current housing unit in good/safe condition?	Are the conditions of the current housing unit in good/safe condition?: Yes	Are the conditions of the current housing unit in good/safe condition?: Possibly	Are the conditions of the current housing unit in good/safe condition?: No
Does the student/family have access to the kitchen and bathroom at any time?	Does the student/family have access to the kitchen and bathroom at any time?: Yes	Does the student/family have access to the kitchen and bathroom at any time?: Possibly	Does the student/family have access to the kitchen and bathroom at any time?: No
Is there heat, electricity and water available in the current housing situation at all times?	Is there heat, electricity and water available in the current housing situation at all times?: Yes	Is there heat, electricity and water available in the current housing situation at all times?: Possibly	Is there heat, electricity and water available in the current housing situation at all times?: No
Is the student/family searching for another place to live?	Is the student/family searching for another place to live?: Yes	Is the student/family searching for another place to live?: Possibly	Is the student/family searching for another place to live?: No

How long did the student/family reside in the previous housing? *This question is required.

How long has the student/family been residing in the current housing situation? *This question is required.

3. If the student/family has been given a possible leave date, what is the timeframe?

Where will you go if your current housing situation is no longer available? *This question is required.

How many people are residing in the current housing situation? *This question is required.

Where is/are the student(s) sleeping at night in the current housing situation? *This question is required.(check all that apply for the students in the situation)

Bed or Air Mattress - in common space area
Bed or Air Mattress - in private room or room shared with immediate family
Couch - in common space area
Couch - in private room or room shared with immediate family
Floor - in common space area
Floor - private room or room shared with immediate family
Other - Write In (Required) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

If the student/family are temporarily doubled-up due to hardship, who is the host home provider?
OPTIONAL - We never want to jeopardize the host home provider's situation so please do not give out information that could put their housing at risk.

Host Home Provider's Name:
Host Home Provider's Address (street number/name):
Host Home Provider's Address (city/state/zip):
Host Home Provider's Email
Host Home Provider's Phone:

Describe the student/family's future housing plans, including time frame: *This question is required.

RESOURCES 📚 *This question is required.

Check all of the services below that the student(s) needs (if none, check the last box)

School supplies/backpack
Tutoring services (offered for free by MKV staff)
Other
Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
NO resources are requested at this time.

Unfortunately the MKV program does not have funding to assist with the following:

⊗ store gift cards
⊗ hotel/motel or AirBnB
⊗ storage units
⊗ security deposit
⊗ rent/mortgage
⊗ utilities
⊗ furniture
⊗ vehicle repair/maintenance
⊗ transportation assistance such as Uber/Lyft/Taxi or gasoline

We encourage you to search our Community Resource Website for these needs.

MKV SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 🚌

Complete the McKinney-Vento (MKV) Transportation Form for students who have been approved for MKV in PWCS (for this 2026-27 school year) and need MKV transportation set up, while residing ...

... outside of the school boundary
... or within school boundary and residing in a shelter or a hotel/motel
... or need to change or cancel existing MKV transportation services

The MKV Program is unable to provide transportation services out of state.

If the student is residing within school boundaries, then local transportation will be in place if not within official walking distance. Check with school office.

Will you be requesting MKV school transportation services for any of the students listed on this form? *This question is required.

Note: MKV transportation does not automatically roll over from the previous school year. It must be requested again if needed.

After you submit this form, a "thank you" page will appear and it will provide you with the link to the 2026-27 McKinney-Vento Transportation Form which must be completed/submitted in order to request MKV transportation services.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MKV ⭐

Determination of homelessness (as defined by MKV) is based on the consideration of the permanence and adequacy of the living situation and is always individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the MKV staff.
Any person making a materially false statement regarding residency in a school division may be guilty of a Class 4 Misdemeanor and may be liable to the school division in which the student was enrolled as a result of such false statements for tuition charges, pursuant to the Virginia Code §22.1-5, for the time the student was enrolled in such school division.
The student's MKV status is valid only for the school year in which the student is approved. A student/family must re-apply or contact the PWCS MKV Office to be re-assessed for the next school year's MKV program.The MKV Office begins accepting MKV Eligibility Forms on July 15 of every summer.
To learn more about a MKV student’s rights, visit this website.

MKV HOMELESS EDUCATION SERVICES AGREEMENT ✍️

I (person completing this form) certify that all of the information provided on this eligibility application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
The parent/custodian/caregiver/HUY student understand that …
- Approved student(s) will receive MKV services/transportation through the remainder of the school year even if the student moves into permanent housing.
- It is the parent/custodian/caregiver/HUY student responsibility to update the school office with any changes in address or contact information. The parent/custodian/caregiver/HUY student will also need to provide the school with a good mailing address which might not be the address where the student/family is residing due to reasons of confidentiality or risking others housing situation.
- The student(s) has the right to participate in extracurricular school activities; however, the MKV Act does not explicitly require that transportation be provided to/from extracurricular activities. MKV transportation services are only offered according to the school's bell schedule.
- If the student(s) does not maintain regular/on-time attendance, good academic performance and/or exhibit good behavior in school on a regular basis, a Best Interest Determination (BID) meeting might be held to discuss transferring to the school that is zoned for the student's residence, if those concerns would be greatly reduced or eliminated in the local school and if the change would be in the student’s best interest. The parent/custodian/caregiver/HUY student also understands that they would have the right to appeal a decision and the MKV Liaison will supply information if requested.
- That a false claim of homelessness or false residency information could result in the withdrawal of the student from school.

Is there any additional information that you would like to share with the MKV Office Staff?

Signature of Person Completing this Form (which can be parent//custodian/caregiver/HUY student OR Person Representing the Family/Student) *This question is required.

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ONCE YOU COMPLETE THIS FORM, CLICK THE "SUBMIT" BUTTON BELOW TO FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO THE MKV STAFF FOR REVIEW. THE MKV STAFF WILL RESPOND VIA EMAIL ONCE THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN ASSESSED.

If you are unable to submit the form, please scroll to the top of the page and review any error messages. These messages will indicate whether a required question has been left unanswered. If you continue to experience difficulties submitting the form, please contact Tami Eppolite at EppoliTF@pwcs.edu

PWCS McKinney-Vento Eligibility Form - 2026-27 School Year

Rights and Supports Available to MKV Eligible Students: