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Different Ways To Use Your Funds
Through the OpenEd platform, there are three different ways to make the most of the available funds that are provided to OpenEd students.
Marketplace Purchases
OpenEd's marketplace offers a wide range of resources from the curriculum providers that you know and love. To access the marketplace, click on the Marketplace option from the lefthand menu in the OpenEd platform.
Every listing in the marketplace is individually priced, letting you mix and match to build a curriculum that's just right for your student. As long as what you're purchasing supports a subject on your student's education plan, you're good to go.
Orders are funded directly from your OpenEd wallet, meaning that you don't have to wait to be reimbursed. On the checkout screen, you'll be able to see exactly how many funds you have remaining â along with how much your purchase will deduct.
For a more detailed look at our marketplace, check out Marketplace Overview.
Reimbursement
OpenEd will reimburse you for approved educational expenses that are related to your student's education plan.
You can submit a request for reimbursement by clicking on the Reimbursement menu option from the lefthand sidebar in our platform.
You can also split your reimbursement request between multiple students' wallets, meaning you can receive some of the reimbursement for one student while receiving the rest of the funds to another.
For a list of commonly approved expenses that align with most educational plans, along with a list of items that are never approved for reimbursement, take a look at the articles below:
- Items Commonly Approved for Reimbursement
- Items That Will Never Be Reimbursed
For a more detailed look at our reimbursement process, check out Reimbursement Overview.
Direct Orders
To supplement your student's education, you can place orders for materials through approved vendors to further customize your educational resources.
State-Specific Information
Indiana
- Available funds: $1,950
Available funds: $1,950
Oregon
- Available funds: $2,500
Available funds: $2,500
Utah
- Available funds: $2,000
Available funds: $2,000
Iowa
- Available funds: $2,000
Available funds: $2,000
Arkansas
- Available funds: $2,000
Available funds: $2,000
Minnesota
- Available funds: $2,000
Available funds: $2,000
Kansas
- Full-year students: $1,950
- Mid-year students: $500
Available funds: $1,950 for full-year students. (Mid-year students receive $500)
Montana
- Available funds: $2,000
Available funds: $2,000
Nevada
- Available funds: $1,000 for mid-year students
Available funds: $1,000 for mid-year students
Wyoming
- Available funds: $2,000 for full-year students
- Direct Orders section includes Amazon and Rainbow Resource
Available funds: $2,000 for full-year students
Direct Orders include materials through Amazon or Rainbow Resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three ways to use OpenEd funds?
You can use your OpenEd funds through: 1) Marketplace Purchases - buying curriculum directly from the OpenEd marketplace, 2) Reimbursement - getting reimbursed for approved educational expenses, and 3) Direct Orders - placing orders for materials through approved vendors.
How much funding do OpenEd students receive?
Funding amounts vary by state: Indiana ($1,950), Oregon ($2,500), Utah/Iowa/Arkansas/Minnesota/Montana ($2,000), Kansas ($1,950 full-year, $500 mid-year), Nevada ($1,000 mid-year), and Wyoming ($2,000 full-year).
How do marketplace purchases work in OpenEd?
Marketplace purchases are funded directly from your OpenEd wallet with no need to wait for reimbursement. You can access the marketplace from the left menu, browse individually priced items, and see your remaining funds at checkout. Purchases must support subjects on your student's education plan.
Can I split reimbursement requests between multiple students?
Yes, you can split your reimbursement request between multiple students' wallets, allowing you to receive some reimbursement for one student while receiving the rest of the funds for another student.
Where can I find information about approved and non-approved expenses?
You can find detailed information in two companion articles: 'Items Commonly Approved for Reimbursement' and 'Items That Will Never Be Reimbursed.' These articles provide comprehensive lists to help you understand what expenses qualify for reimbursement.