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HS4CC

You’re Invited: New Member Welcome Zoom!

Posted on May 20, 2021March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

If you’re brand new to the Homeschooling for College Credit Community, you’re invited to attend one of our “quick-start” welcome events via Zoom. Our next sessions are listed below. Ask questions and get started!

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Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

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Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

We’ll chat about important aspects of high school and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and get encouragement. Even if you’ve never been to college, you CAN help your teen start earning college credit in high school and beyond. See you soon!

DSST

DSST: The Other CLEP Exam

Posted on May 19, 2021May 17, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

CLEP gets a lot of attention here, but don’t overlook the DSST exam option. In this post I’ll talk a little about the exams and share a great link for free practice tests and an upcoming HS4CC workshop!

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HS4CC

Summer Workshop Schedule is UP!!

Posted on May 18, 2021May 17, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

I know you’ve been waiting for the HS4CC Summer Classes & Workshop Schedule, and I’m thrilled to share that it is ready! We have a TON of free and low-cost educational classes this summer- ranging from dual enrollment to CLEP to transcripts to associate degrees and a lot of bonus events with special guests. Go to the website’s LIVE EVENTS tab to get registered. www.homeschoolingforcollegecredit.com/live-events

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Graduation Announcements

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

If you’re ordering graduation announcements, you can check out the options at Zazzle. They don’t advertise with us, but I used them for my son’s announcements and received a referral code. Since ours turned out really great, I’m happy to pass this along! A referral coupon to share with you! Get 60% off your family’s cards, and 20% everything else when you use the link!

financial aid, High School, Resources, Scholarships, working

100 Employee Scholarships

Posted on May 16, 2021May 8, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Parents: check with Human Resources immediately! Scholarship application deadlines are sometimes a year in advance.

Who qualifies?

It depends. In some cases, a parent’s dependents are eligible to apply, but in other cases, the teen must be an employee. If you or your teen already work for one of these companies, simply contact your Human Resources department and ask for more information. Continue reading “100 Employee Scholarships” →

Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment, Self-Paced Learning

Tuition Sale Starts Tomorrow

Posted on May 14, 2021April 20, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Taylor University is running a tuition deal on their self-paced online dual enrollment courses! Get any 3-credit course for $400. Details below.

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HS4CC

You’re Invited: Live Zoom Events!

Posted on May 13, 2021May 11, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Join us for any of these Homeschooling for College Credit live events! All our events are free but space is limited so please register below. See you there!

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Max CLEP

Resourceful high school planning for those who want to use CLEP exams to the MAX! You’ll learn how to align your high school and CLEP courses into one seamless plan resulting in maximum college credit. Hosted by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Career Planning, College Majors, Common Sense College Planning, High School, HS4CC, Tuition

Educational Value

Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

“Pursuing high-quality postsecondary education is one of the most important investments a student can make, and is the surest path to the middle class in our country.” The U.S. Department of Education says so, therefore, it must be true. We think it’s true. Well, it’s probably true, right? What’s the alternative? NOT going to college? Too risky. But what if that statement makes assumptions about students that aren’t true?

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Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment, HS4CC

In the Spotlight: Colorado Christian University Online Dual Enrollment

Posted on May 11, 2021May 8, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

In today’s post, I want to feature CCU’s online dual enrollment program – some of the pros and cons as shared with me by a Homeschooling for College Credit parent whose daughter just finished an Associate of Arts degree through their program!

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Debt Free Degree, financial aid, High School, Resources, Scholarships

7 Scholarships!

Posted on May 9, 2021March 31, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

There aren’t a lot of scholarships left at this time of year because most have been awarded. Look at these as “below the radar” opportunities! Keep watching for a new batch of scholarships to open up this summer.

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celebrate, HS4CC

Happy Posts from April

Posted on May 8, 2021May 3, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

A small sample of the many posts our members shared in April offering encouragement and inspiration. April showers bring May flowers and apparently LOTS of college credit! If your teen earns even ONE college credit in high school, he’s ahead!! Are you ready?

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You’re Invited: HS4CC Live Event Today!

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

We have some great Homeschooling for College Credit LIVE EVENTS coming up on Zoom! All HS4CC events are free but space is limited (register below). Today’s event is for anyone considering the fantastic ASU Universal Learner. Don’t know what that is? Come find out!

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ASU Universal Learner

Arizona State University’s Universal Learner program has gone viral in our Homeschooling for College Credit community. Is it right for you? Hosted by your ASU team Andrea LaBass, Ann Dorminy, Chrystal Smith, and Jennifer Cook-DeRosa.

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ASU Prep Digital

In the Spotlight: Arizona State University Prep Digital. In contrast to ASU’s Universal Learner program, the Prep Digital program is for high school students who want to take college classes from ASU’s larger college course catalog. Hosted by Andrea LaBass and Jennifer Cook-DeRosa.

Find other HS4CC live events by checking out our Live Events page here.

Breaking News, CLEP

HELP: My CLEP registration expired

Posted on May 4, 2021April 28, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

We have great news. If your teen’s CLEP registration expired for any reason, CLEP is giving everyone an opportunity to take their exams at home.

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College Admission, Community college, Dual Enrollment, financial aid, Free Tuition, Tuition

$2000 Bachelor’s Degrees in North Carolina

Posted on May 3, 2021April 29, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

“My son is taking all his classes for 12th grade at the community college, he will be graduating in May with both his high school diploma from our homeschool and associates degree from our local community college”

-Jayne L., North Carolina homeschooling parent.

Updated for 2021

The topic of today’s post is targeted toward our North Carolina families, but the takeaway isn’t that you should relocate to North Carolina, it’s that in almost every state there are some strategies you can build around the resources you have available to you. I know many non-NC adults who “hacked” their education and earned AA or BA degrees for pennies on the dollar (I’m on that list!) For the motivated, there are a lot of ways to save money, but this post is my deconstruction and then reconstruction of the resources in NC, assembled in a way that maxes out the benefits available to parents. Continue reading “$2000 Bachelor’s Degrees in North Carolina” →

HS4CC

Check out this Podcast!

Posted on May 1, 2021April 28, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Dr. Joel Gardner of The International Institute for Innovative Instruction @ Franklin University hosts a podcast that tackles educational questions like “Is Higher Education Relevant?” In Episode 13 they invite me into The Learning Lounge to share my two-cents about homeschooling, the rising cost of college, and earning college credit. (Gulp. No pressure.)

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HS4CC

Celebration Time!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

It’s that time of the month again! Has your teen earned any college credit this month? If so, let’s hear about it below! Your encouragement can make all the difference to someone else.

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You’re Invited: New Member Event!

Posted on April 29, 2021April 28, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

If you’re brand new to the Homeschooling for College Credit Community, I’d love to get to know you help you get off to a great start. I can help you go from “overwhelmed” to “I can do that” in about an hour, so won’t you join me? We have an event TODAY, but if you can’t make it, there’s also one next month. You got this!

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Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

Photo by Alexander Suhorucov on Pexels.com

Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

We’ll chat about important aspects of high school and you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and get encouragement. Even if you’ve never been to college, you CAN help your teen start earning college credit in high school and beyond. See you soon!

Breaking News, CLEP, Distance Learning

Breaking News: CLEP at Home!

Posted on April 29, 2021April 28, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

This is the post I’ve been dying to write! Since COVID-19, the #1 most asked question is “will we ever get to take a CLEP at home?” College Board just made history and is allowing you to take your CLEP exam at home!!!

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Credit by Exam, Curriculum, Dual Enrollment, HS4CC, Math

Math before College Algebra?

Posted on April 27, 2021April 24, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

While College Algebra tends to be the “starter” math for dual enrollment, College Algebra requires (at a minimum) your student finish high school algebra 2 first. What if your teen is ready for college credit by not finished with Algebra 2? There are options!

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Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment, Self-Paced Learning

Tuition Sale: Taylor University

Posted on April 24, 2021April 20, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Taylor University is running a tuition deal on their self-paced online dual enrollment courses! Get any 3-credit course for $400. Details below.

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HS4CC

You’re Invited: HS4CC Live Events on Zoom

Posted on April 22, 2021April 21, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

We have some great Homeschooling for College Credit LIVE EVENTS coming up on Zoom including one TODAY! All HS4CC events are free but space is limited (register below). See you there!

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Affordable DE

When dual enrollment isn’t free, parents worry that their teen will miss out, but there are options! We’ll explore several affordable dual enrollment programs your teen can use to earn college credit.

Photo by Alexander Suhorucov on Pexels.com

Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

Find other HS4CC live events by checking out our Live Events page here.

College Admission, Common Sense College Planning, Debt Free Degree, financial aid, Free Tuition, Scholarships, Tuition

Teen Employment = Free College

Posted on April 17, 2021April 20, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

You’re injecting college credit into your homeschool, but what about “the rest of the degree” that comes at full price after high school? I want you to consider all possible options that help your family stay out of debt!

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HS4CC

You’re Invited: HS4CC Live Events on Zoom

Posted on April 15, 2021April 16, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

We have some great Homeschooling for College Credit LIVE EVENTS coming up on Zoom! All HS4CC events are free but space is limited (register below). See you there!

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Max CLEP

Resourceful high school planning for those who want to use CLEP exams to the MAX! You’ll learn how to align your high school and CLEP courses into one seamless plan resulting in maximum college credit.

Photo by Alexander Suhorucov on Pexels.com

Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com

Affordable DE

When dual enrollment isn’t free, parents worry that their teen will miss out, but there are options! We’ll explore several affordable dual enrollment programs your teen can use to earn college credit.

Photo by Alexander Suhorucov on Pexels.com

Welcome Event

Welcome to the Homeschooling for College Credit community! If you want to get started injecting college credit into your homeschool, you’re in the right place. Join us for this welcome event and get started!

High School, Transcripts

Is it important to add in the weighted GPA with the unweighted GPA on the transcripts?

Posted on April 12, 2021April 13, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

This is a great question and one that parents often ask. So, what’s the best way to present your teen’s GPA on their homeschool transcript?

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Dual Enrollment

New “self-paced” Dual Enrollment Option!

Posted on April 10, 2021April 9, 2021 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

In today’s post, I want to tell you about a new Dual Enrollment option that is unique because they offer SELF PACED classes! The details about the program are below, and also info about a free online event where I’ve invited them to share more about their program and allow us to ask questions.

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