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1.2 Application & Enrollment FAQs (Montana 25-26)

The FAQs below are in reference to the 25-26 program year.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

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 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.

Enrollment FAQs

Q: What counts as Proof of Montana Residency?

A: Please provide one of the following documents: pay stub, bank statement, current rent or lease agreement (issued in the last twelve months), utility bill (electric, gas, water or sewer) issued in the past sixty days, current mortgage statement or tax document (issued in the last twelve months), voter registration card, school transcript or report card.

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

A: If you don't have your student's birth certificate, we can accept the following alternate documents for age certification: affidavit, passport/visa, U.S. citizenship card (issued by USCIS), court order displaying your student's date of birth, or a certified hospital or adoption record.

Q: What does my student need to do to remain enrolled in the program?

A: To remain enrolled in the program, your student will need to submit all of their weekly learning logs.

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 to access their educational resources.

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. You can find step-by-step instructions in this 4-minute video.

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.

You can provide a copy of your child’s current immunization record and/or:


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