Application FAQs
Q: When will I hear if I have been accepted into the program?
A: The process can take up to 7 days. If you don't hear from us within that timeline, please let us know!
Note: We will accept applicants to our full-year program until July of 2025. Past July, you will be applying for our mid-year program.
Q: Do you accept new students during the school year?
A: Yes! OpenEd offers enrollment for the full-year beginning in August and mid-year beginning in January. We do not have a 1st-Semester-only option.
Q: What happens if I change my mind after I apply?
A: No problem—submitting an application doesn’t commit you to enrolling. If you decide OpenEd isn’t the right fit, just let us know so we can stop sending reminders about completing your paperwork.
Q: What if I decide to withdraw after the school year has begun?
A: If you've enrolled and later decide that OpenEd isn’t the right fit, please email us at [email protected]. Our friendly Parent Support team is here to help. Sometimes a quick conversation can make all the difference, especially as families adjust to the learning curve of the program.
If you need to withdraw once the school year begins, please review our Withdrawal/Repayment Policy guidelines, as early withdrawal may require repayment.
Enrollment FAQs
Q: What is the Kindergarten age requirement?
A: Indiana requires a student to be five years old on or before October 1 to enroll in a public school program.
Q: What counts as Proof of Residency?
A: Indiana allows for two different classifications of documents to prove residency. The following are acceptable without time constraints: Current lease with dates and signatures; Property deed; Medicaid/medicare benefit statement; Current vehicle registration; Document from U.S. government office; Property tax bill; Signed certified letter return receipt. These documents must be issued within the past 60 days: Gas, water, electric, sewage, cable, or phone bill; Rent or mortgage statement; Doctor or hospital bill; Credit card bill; Pay stub; Bank statement; Wireless services bill
Q: Why does my young student need an email address?
A: Every student in the OpenEd program needs an individual, active email account. This is required for access to OpenEd Direct courses and many Homeroom Resources, which use unique student logins.
Please avoid using email addresses from previous schools, as these are often deactivated. For younger students, we recommend setting up a parent-managed email account.