If, however, more students apply than the school can hold, they become part of a lottery that decides who can attend. There are no location requirements for admission. Students do not have to live near the school to attend it. Charters must supply the same transportation services as other public schools, but parents should think about whether the daily commute, even if it is affordable, would be too hard. There are no academic requirements for admission.
Students are eligible regardless of their past school record.
There is no charge for attendance. Charters, like other public schools, are free. Parents can ask the school to find a way to supply their children with what they need. Also, while a school may ask for donations or help with fund raising, students whose parents aren't able to contribute can't be denied attendance at the school. Charter schools are different from other schools because all the people involved have the same values and goals.