1.3 Application and Enrollment FAQs (Oregon)

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: What grades does OpenEd serve?

A: In Oregon, OpenEd serves students in grades K-10 for the 26-27 school year.

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 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: Oregon requires a student to be five years old on or before September 1 to enroll in a public school program.

Q: What counts as Proof of Oregon Residency?

A: For the 26-27 school year, any of the following documents that are valid through at least Sep. 1, 2026 will work: Vehicle registration, car insurance document, current rental or lease agreement (dated within the past 12 months), current voter registration card ID renewal postcard, utility bill (gas, electric, sewer, home internet, garbage, water, propane) issued in the last 60 days, mortgage statement issued in the last 60 days.

Q: What if I don’t have my student’s birth certificate? What is an Affidavit of Birth?

A: A notarized Affidavit of Birth, combined with another proof of age document (listed on the affidavit), can be uploaded to your enrollment tasks. That will work for 30 days, so be sure to order a certified copy now.

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.

They will also need to submit a daily participation response through our platform, letting us know whether or not they participated in the program that day. You can also submit the participation response via text.

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 a Personal Exemption form.