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!

Q: Do you accept new students during the school year?

A: Yes! OpenEd welcomes new students throughout the year. You can enroll in our full-year program through mid-July (with an August start) or join our mid-year program through December (with a January start). Please note, we don’t offer 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.

Q: What is the Kindergarten age requirement?

A: Kansas requires a student to be five years old on or before August 31 to enroll in a public school program.

Q: What counts as Proof of Kansas Residency?

A: Proof of Kansas residency can include a current valid driver's license (preferred), a rent or lease agreement from the past 12 months, a utility bill (electric, gas, water, or sewer) dated within the last 60 days, or a current mortgage statement or property tax receipt from the past 12 months.

Q: What if I don’t have my student’s birth certificate?

A: While an official birth certificate is the preferred document and must be provided within 90 days of enrollment, a student cannot be prohibited from enrolling without it. In the meantime, we accept temporary documents such as an affidavit with supporting documents, a U.S. citizenship card issued by USCIS, a passport or visa, a court order showing the birth date, or a certified hospital or adoption record.

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.

Q: Why do we need to provide immunization records? Where can I get the Immunization Exemption Form?
​A: Students in the OpenEd program are full-time public school students and need to abide by state regulations for immunizations. However, families have options for compliance. You must provide either an Immunization Certification from a physician or local health department, a completed Kansas Medical Exemption Form signed by a physician or local health department, or a written and signed statement from a parent or guardian stating that the child is an adherent of a religious denomination opposed to immunizations.