1.2 Application & Enrollment FAQs (North Dakota)

Application FAQs

Q: When will I find out if my student has been accepted into the program?

A: Most eligible students are accepted immediately after applying. Once accepted, you'll complete enrollment tasks and submit required documents for review. Our team works to process these as quickly as possible, though reviews may take an average of 30 days during busy enrollment periods.

Q: Will my student be enrolled as soon as I fill out the documentation?

A: We believe families deserve as many educational choices as possible, and our team works closely with our partners to help make those opportunities available. Because enrollment is ultimately subject to partner policies, program requirements, and available capacity, we can't guarantee a student's placement until their enrollment has been officially approved and confirmed. We'll keep you informed every step of the way and communicate as soon as a final decision is made.

Q: Is my student's enrollment with OpenEd guaranteed? 

A: Final enrollment decisions belong to your student's school of enrollment. We work closely with these schools to get as many families as possible served, but we can't guarantee your spot until our partner school has formally agreed to enroll your student.

Q: What grades does OpenEd serve? 

A: In North Dakota, OpenEd serves students in grades K-8.

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 or join our mid-year program. 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 here. 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: Under the North Dakota Century Code, a student must be five years old before August 1st of the year of enrollment to enter Kindergarten.

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.

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.