In the coming weeks I’m going to highlight affordable dual enrollment programs. To make the cut, a program must be open to students from any state, available online, and charge less than $100 per credit. Today’s program is called “ORU Advantage” and it is offered through Oral Roberts University.
Continue reading “Affordable Dual Enrollment: Oral Roberts”
I’m thankful when parents send me their stories, and I’m especially thankful when they are honest and transparent with the CHALLENGES they’ve encountered along the way. It is especially important to acknowledge that earning college credit can be hard work, but finishing a degree (in high school no less) is exceptionally hard! I hope you’ll read this young man’s Homeschooling for College Credit journey. He just graduated! Thanks to his mom Jamie G. for allowing me to share it with you!
Continue reading “It wasn’t easy getting this kid graduated!”
A parent from our Texas Homeschooling for College Credit Facebook group asks “Hi, I’m new to this. I would like to help my 9th grader to start her classes thought dual enrollment. My question is if she doesn’t get a good grade that will affect her GPA and also be on her college record. Is there anyway you can avoid that happen?? Any suggestions?? Thank you!!”
Continue reading “Parent Question: We want to use dual enrollment, but what if she gets a bad grade?”
Aspiring forensic scientist at home? Here’s a great option that is open enrollment for any teen. No high school transcript required, no placement testing, and no calendar. All fully self-paced courses you can plug into your teen’s fall schedule. These courses are approved by the International Association for Identification (IAI) and International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA) and accredited by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and are open to teens in all 50 states.
Continue reading “Fall HS Online Course: Forensic and Investigative Science”
Would you take 3 minutes to fill out this completely confidential survey about your expectations for the “experience” piece of your teen’s college education? Do you have ideas about what they should get in return for the hefty price tag that comes with earning a college degree in person on campus?
| Thomas Edison State University: Resourceful Homeschooling for an Affordable Bachelor’s Degree. Taught by HS4CC degree planning expert Danika Recore, this 2+ hour intensive live stream class will teach you how your teen can complete most (or all) of their bachelor’s degree in high school using free and super low cost college credit. For teens who want to cash flow college for a fraction of the price and graduate debt-free from a regionally accredited college, you won’t want to miss this! Each participant will receive a handout and a recording of the session. $40 space is limited. 3pm EST – 5pm EST | Register Now |
Chartered in 1972, Thomas Edison State University is one of New Jersey’s senior public institutions of higher learning and one of the oldest schools in the country designed specifically for adults. The University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in more than 100 areas of study as well as undergraduate, graduate and professional certificates. TESU.edu
Thomas Edison State University is one of 3 special universities in the United States that allows you to bring in more transfer credit than anyone else. In fact, you only have to complete 2 classes with the university. (you can, of course, complete all of them there- but that’s missing the point!)
When you enroll in college, most people pay “rack rate” tuition- which is the standard cost found on a college’s website. Since a bachelor’s degree requires 120 college credits, the “normal” way is to pay rack-rate for all 120 college credits. This is the MOST EXPENSIVE way to go to college! TESU’s unique transfer policy allows resourceful parents to cash flow college by maxing out on CLEP, DSST, AP, dual enrollment, Sophia, Studycom, and many other forms of very low cost college credits. By accumulating almost every college credit ahead of time, you can pay the lowest cost.
This “approach is sometimes called “testing out” or “DIY” but the essence of this method means completing most of a degree before you ever enroll. Not everyone knows about these opportunities, not everyone is interested in non-traditional college credit, and not every degree can be earned this way. This approach works really well for general liberal studies degrees or a degree in business. For those who need a very specialized degree or classes that meet on campus, it becomes more challenging to find and earn those credits on your own.
Danika Recore has been a valuable part of the Homeschooling for College Credit leadership team since 2019 as a Degree Planning Expert and moderator in our Degree Completion group. She is actively involved in the alternative credit-earning community both personally and professionally, and has created over a thousand degree plans for adults and teens.
Did your teen earn college credit this summer? Did they graduate high school or even college? We LOVE hearing about that CLEP exam they passed or the hard-earned “B” they squeaked out in College Algebra. Share below so we can celebrate with you!
I want to thank Amy Sloan, host of the Humility and Doxology Podcast, for inviting me to be her special guest and chat about my favorite thing: earning college credit while homeschooling! Amy is a second-generation homeschooler and runs a successful website/blog/podcast. It was such a pleasure to share with her audience. The broadcast goes live today on any of your favorite podcast aps/players, I hope you enjoy the show!
| Thomas Edison State University: Resourceful Homeschooling for an Affordable Bachelor’s Degree. Taught by HS4CC degree planning expert Danika Recore, this 2+ hour intensive live stream class will teach you how your teen can complete most (or all) of their bachelor’s degree in high school using free and super low cost college credit. For teens who want to cash flow college for a fraction of the price and graduate debt-free from a regionally accredited college, you won’t want to miss this! Each participant will receive a handout and a recording of the session. $40 space is limited. 3pm EST – 5pm EST | Register Now |
Chartered in 1972, Thomas Edison State University is one of New Jersey’s senior public institutions of higher learning and one of the oldest schools in the country designed specifically for adults. The University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in more than 100 areas of study as well as undergraduate, graduate and professional certificates. TESU.edu
Thomas Edison State University is one of 3 special universities in the United States that allows you to bring in more transfer credit than anyone else. In fact, you only have to complete 2 classes with the university. (You can, of course, complete all of them there- but that’s missing the point!)
When you enroll in college, most people pay “rack rate” tuition- which is the standard cost found on a college’s website. Since a bachelor’s degree requires 120 college credits, the “normal” way is to pay rack-rate for all 120 college credits.This is the MOST EXPENSIVE way to go to college! TESU’s unique transfer policy allows resourceful parents to cash flow college by maxing out on CLEP, DSST, AP, dual enrollment, Sophia, Studycom, and many other forms of very low cost college credits. By accumulating almost every college credit ahead of time, you can pay the lowest cost.
This approach is sometimes called “testing out” or “DIY,” but the essence of this method means completing most of a degree before you ever enroll. Not everyone knows about these opportunities, not everyone is interested in non-traditional college credit, and not every degree can be earned this way. This approach works really well for general liberal studies degrees or a degree in business. For those who need a very specialized degree or classes that meet on campus, it becomes more challenging to find and earn those credits on your own.
Danika Recore has been a valuable part of the Homeschooling for College Credit leadership team since 2019 as a Degree Planning Expert and moderator in our Degree Completion group. She is actively involved in the alternative credit-earning community both personally and professionally, and has created over a thousand degree plans for adults and teens.
High school students generally take science courses, but science LABS seem to create next-level anxiety for parents. I had the same fear, but in the end, I think our lab sciences ended up being our BEST classes!! When in doubt, add more lab!
Continue reading “10 Ways to Take High School Lab Science”Thanks everyone for CELEBRATING my birthday with me yesterday! I’m glad you took advantage of getting a free Kindle version of Homeschooling for College Credit!! It was quite popular, taking the #1 spot for most downloaded in Education.
A parent from our New York Homeschooling for College Credit Facebook group shared with me about a wonderful time management course her teen took via Zoom. I’m passing along the info and her comments for those who may be interested.
Continue reading “Time Management: A Class for Teens”
Some of you have encouraged your teens to pursue a GED. While the Homeschool Legal Defense Association tells us that our homeschool diplomas are legal in all 50 states, you or your teen may have other reasons for obtaining a GED high school equivalency.
Continue reading “GED Exam: Is it Right for You?”
The following HS4CC Facebook groups make up the lifeblood of our community! Our groups are led by volunteers and filled with parents just like you! We have Homeschooling for College Credit Facebook groups for every state, as well as a few “special topic” groups too!
8/25/2021
Facebook groups total: 29,579
| Facebook Groups | # of members | Leadership Team |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH CAROLINA | 3629 | Mary Ann Cramp, Yvonne Lorber Matlosz, Karen Dutton |
| TEXAS | 2740 | Kim Iverson, Andrea LaBass, Anyad Naej Ekurd |
| Homeschooling for College Credit Member’s Marketplace | 2730 | Kim Whittaker, Tracie Adams, Mary Ann Cramp, Jenny Bergren |
| OHIO | 2007 | Hannah Crouch, Susan Stuart Peterson |
| FLORIDA | 1947 | Frances Brown |
| ASU Course Group for Homeschoolers | 1195 | Andrea LaBass, Ann Dorminy, Chrystal Smith |
| Facebook Groups | # of members | Leadership Team |
|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS | 817 | Heather Weber, Amy Surace Bonsignore, Sara Hutchenson |
| CALIFORNIA | 815 | Deanna Betts |
| KENTUCKY | 797 | Katie Hassall, Misti Konsavage |
| GEORGIA | 763 | Ann Dormany |
| Homeschooling for College Credit Degree Completion | 723 | Danika Recore, Jenny Bergren |
| NCAA Homeschooling for College Credit | 660 | Cali Odom, Kim Iverson |
| NEW YORK | 618 | Masuma Niv |
| TENNESSEE | 552 | Raemarie Sauerhoefer , Courtney Shellabarger Morgan |
| MICHIGAN | 550 | Shelley Cloutier |
| MISSISSIPPI | 518 | Kim Whittaker |
| INDIANA | 503 | |
| Homeschooling for College Credit Military Families | 501 | Jamie Peterson, Karen Landes, Rose Godfrey |
| Facebook Group | # of Members | Leadership Team |
|---|---|---|
| MISSOURI | 483 | Cali Odom |
| VIRGINIA + DELAWARE + WEST VIRGINIA + DC | 468 | Keela Reed Maxi |
| ALABAMA | 413 | |
| NEW JERSEY | 413 | Tonya Lynn |
| SOUTH CAROLINA | 388 | Adena Sherman-Adams |
| MAINE + NEW HAMPSHIRE + MASSACHUSETTS+VERMONT | 387 | Melissa Robb |
| OKLAHOMA | 375 | |
| CONNECTICUT | 375 | Tracie Pinto Adams |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 371 | Courtney Brooke |
| WISCONSIN | 340 | Shelly Shown |
| MINNESOTA | 336 | Jenny Bergren, Lindsey Hasford |
| IDAHO + MONTANA + WYOMING + NEVADA | 332 | Angela Perry Krebsbach |
| COLORADO | 288 | Elizabeth McGuire Little |
| WA, OR, AK | 282 | |
| LOUISIANA | 252 | |
| ARIZONA | 246 | |
| IOWA | 243 | Heather Weber |
| MARYLAND | 224 | Valerie Moore |
| KANSAS | 208 | Maureen Mulder |
| Facebook Group | # of Members | Leadership Team |
|---|---|---|
| RHODE ISLAND | 199 | Tracie Pinto Adams, Melissa Robb |
| NEW MEXICO | 179 | |
| ARKANSAS | 176 | |
| UTAH | 164 | Lisa Christensen Jackson |
| SOUTH+ NORTH DAKOTA | 155 | Bethany Kewel |
| HAWAII | 129 | |
| NEBRASKA | 88 |
Groups without leaders need your help. As a Homeschooling for College Credit Facebook moderator, you can help others walk through proven techniques to earn college credit in high school.
You don’t have to be an expert in college credit to become a moderator, just a desire to serve your community. As a moderator, you’ll receive a free copy of Homeschooling for College Credit, training, and ongoing support.
In the world of earning college credit YEARS before enrollment, parents have to play the odds a bit and hope that the college credit they’ve so carefully injected into their high school plan actually works later! Credit by exam is a *super* popular option, and with good reason. You can use any high school curriculum, test prep resources are bountiful, and the likelihood of acceptance is really good!
Continue reading “Credit by Exam: Will my teen’s future college take it?”
Reminder- Outlier coupon expires soon. Outlier is a non-traditional college credit option that legitimately credit launders into traditional college credit. In other words, this is NOT going on a transcript as non-traditional credit, it is ACTUAL college credit. Great price, great platform, excellent transferability.
Continue reading “Outlier Coupon! (1 day left)”
We are teaching 2 great NEW workshops that will help you execute your teen’s high school and college degree simultaneously. The first is for Christian families who want to use Christian curriculum to earn college credit and complete a bachelor’s degree at Liberty University. The second is for any family that wants to use a LOT of alternative college credit options like Sophia, Studycom, and CLEP with their dual enrollment to complete a bachelor’s degree at Thomas Edison State University. (see below)
Continue reading “2 NEW Workshops in September!”
Would you take 3 minutes to fill out this completely confidential survey about your decisions for your teen’s post-secondary education (after high school)? Of particular interest are your thoughts around the “college experience” and your perceived value of it. Whichever path you and your teen have chosen / will choose after high school, we’d like to hear from you. (link follows)
Livestream Event: TODAY August 20, 2021 (Friday) 3pm Central / 4pm Eastern
Continue reading “TODAY! Arizona State University: Special Event”
Livestream Event: August 20, 2021 (Friday) 3pm Central / 4pm Eastern
Continue reading “Arizona State University: Special Event for our Community”
Building a great transcript with lots of college credit? Jennifer Cook-DeRosa is teaching a special 2-hour intensive transcript class. This course is for homeschooling parents who are their teen’s official school administrator of record and need to create a transcript.
No prior knowledge is necessary.
Hour 1: What makes a transcript with college credit different than a regular homeschool transcript? We’ll deep dive into general homeschool record keeping, GPA, weighting grades, and graduation documents. Important distinctions about college credit will be covered.
Hour 2: We’ll walk through the proper documentation and recording of remedial, regular, honors, college dual enrollment, CLEP, Advanced Placement, Sophia, Studycom, Straighterline, ASU, DSST, continuing education, and every type of credit your teen may earn!
We’ll wrap up with plenty of time for your questions and answers about titles, course descriptions, what constitutes a high school credit, and how to present your teen’s accomplishments like a pro.
Each participant will receive a copy of the recorded event, printable handout, and an opportunity to send Jennifer their transcript for feedback. This event costs $40 and space is limited.
We have many Live Events each month covering many topics and subjects. Some events are free, others carry a fee, but all will help you Homeschool for College Credit!
A great way to squeeze a little extra college credit out of this academic year is through winter break, minimesters, or accelerated terms. You can expect that any regionally accredited college offering this option means excellent transferability for your teen. You may not know that some of these programs open registration during fall sign-up. (That’s now!!) Note: they fill up super fast.
Continue reading “Need a little “Extra Credit” this fall?”
The CLT is an online college entrance exam designed for 11th and 12th graders. It is an alternative to, or taken with, ACT and SAT. The CLT is not for college credit, it is an ADMISSIONS exam. Schedule and prices below.
Continue reading “Classic Learning Test (CLT) 2021 Dates/Prices”