Category: financial aid

Posted in ASU UL, College Admission, Common Sense College Planning, Debt Free Degree, financial aid, HS4CC

Watch Now: Arizona State University Universal Learner Program

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

This *unofficial* ASU Universal Learner Info Session was hosted by Homeschooling for College Credit experts specifically for homeschoolers who are trying to earn college credit.

Click “play” below to watch!

  • Andrea LaBass, ASU Expert & HS4CC Moderator
    • Basic overview of ASU Universal Learner, planning courses, registering for courses, and studying for success.
  • Ann Dorminy, ASU Expert & HS4CC Moderator
    • Transferring courses to your target college and/or transitioning into ASU’s degree program.
  • Chrystal Smith, ASU Expert & HS4CC Moderator
  • Jennifer Cook-DeRosa, Executive Director of HS4CC
    • Finishing the ASU Bachelor’s Degree after high school without student loan debt

(1 hour)

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/DbMxTq1VardcsUZHYmii1I98cYBEJ-09TWMjAYj617LTjEoVnBZHKw4BOcxyMhI7OREAaCcNPxvF9ULJ.buOFCqeD4nC-t-gt?continueMode=true

Want to watch other workshops or join in our next livestream? Check our LIVE EVENTS calendar.

What’s the difference between ASU’s various course programs?

Since this summer, we’ve been BIG FANS of Arizona State’s Earned Admissions program for our homeschooling community, but since that time we’ve learned of a few other options you might like to know about. But what’s the difference between these programs and how do they fit into a Homeschooling for College Credit program?

by Andrea LaBass

Announcement: New ASU Portal

Our new ASU partnership portal allows HS4CC parents access to a variety of college courses without the red tape, transcript submissions, age restrictions, lengthy admissions processes, and regulations typically found at local colleges and universities. We receive no compensation from ASU for this program, but we DO receive access to special courses and programs that […]

by Andrea LaBass
Posted in College Admission, Common Sense College Planning, Debt Free Degree, financial aid, HS4CC

Watch Now: Simple Math…Difficult Decisions

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Using logic and math, not emotion and propaganda, we’ll reframe what you think it means to pay for a college degree. You’ll learn how to break down costs, where you can save big bucks, and how to keep student loan borrowing as close to zero as possible. Especially for Homeschooling for College Credit families. (1 hour)

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Want to watch other workshops or join in our next livestream? Check our LIVE EVENTS calendar.

Posted in financial aid, High School, Resources, Scholarships, working

100 Employee Scholarships

Posted on 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” →

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

$2000 Bachelor’s Degrees in North Carolina

Posted on 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” →

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

Teen Employment = Free College

Posted on 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!

Continue reading “Teen Employment = Free College” →
Posted in financial aid, HS4CC

6 Questions About HS4CC and Your Taxes

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Homeschooling for College Credit families often pay tuition or have unique educational situations. I’ve pulled and pasted some highlights from the IRS Publication Tax Benefits for Education to help you with your FAQs. I am not a tax professional! Consult your teen’s college and your accountant regarding your specific situation and your taxes.

Continue reading “6 Questions About HS4CC and Your Taxes” →
Posted in College Admission, financial aid, High School

Member Question: Should we graduate high school earlier than usual?

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

A Texas parent asks: “Hello. I am new here and to full homeschool in general… In a nut shell, my daughter is THRIVING in her online high school curriculum… We want to allow her full homeschool to give her control over her pace as she would like to graduate earlier and have control over her personal schedule. She is very disciplined and we know it’s the right move for her.”

Continue reading “Member Question: Should we graduate high school earlier than usual?” →
Posted in College Admission, Debt Free Degree, financial aid, HS4CC

Colleges That Don’t Allow Student Loans

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

The college tuition funding nut is a tough one to crack.  You could be super rich with a fully stocked college fund for all of your kids (yeah!) or you could be like me, trying to cash flow college for 4 kids on 1 income.  If you’re somewhere in the middle, you might be considering student loans- but what if your teen attends a college that doesn’t allow student loans? Can that help you or hurt you? Continue reading “Colleges That Don’t Allow Student Loans” →

Posted in College Admission, Debt Free Degree, financial aid, HS4CC

Colleges That Don’t Allow Student Loans

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

The college tuition funding nut is a tough one to crack.  You could be super rich with a fully stocked college fund for all of your kids (yeah!) or you could be like me, trying to cash flow college for 4 kids on 1 income.  If you’re somewhere in the middle, you might be considering student loans- but what if your teen attends a college that doesn’t allow student loans? Can that help you or hurt you? Continue reading “Colleges That Don’t Allow Student Loans” →

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

$2000 Bachelor’s Degrees in North Carolina

Posted on 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 2019

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” →

Posted in financial aid, Scholarships, Transfer Credit, working

Saving and Shaving: Debt-Free College

Posted on by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa

Debt free college, is it possible?  It is- but it won’t be easy!  Debt-free college isn’t a matter of just having a huge bank account, rich uncle or perfect SAT scores.  Average parents with almost no college savings can send their (large) homeschool families to college debt-free, but it takes planning and exceptional motivation! Continue reading “Saving and Shaving: Debt-Free College” →

Posted in financial aid, High School, Resources, Scholarships, working

100 Employer / Employee Scholarships

Posted on 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 Employer / Employee Scholarships” →