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  • The Backbone of your High School Program
    “Such a great book! I recommend this book to everybody I meet who is planning on or considering homeschooling through high school. It gave me hope that we, a family of eight on one income, can find creative ways to cut the costs of secondary school without going into debt. Even if you don’t homeschool,the … Read more
  • Getting in is Easy?
    I frequently say “Getting into college is easy. It’s getting OUT that’s hard.” This always sound impossible- how can I say such a thing? Simple. Data. Rather than trusting my opinion, let’s look at a breakdown that shows just how hard it really is to get into college.
  • Deal on Amazon Prime if you have SNAP
    Did you know? If you have SNAP EBT, you can register your card and get 50% off of Amazon Prime? You don’t have to *use* your EBT card on Amazon, just having a card qualifies for the discount. You can use Prime to get free shipping on your teen’s textbooks, CLEP books, etc. as well … Read more
  • UPDATE: Cheapest Dual Enrollment Colleges for 2023-2024 (Under $250/course)
    Yes! You can get dual enrollment courses on any budget. Winners this year include courses for under $100 and several that are totally free! Colleges listed below allow homeschooled students to participate in college classes via distance learning. Some courses may have more or less credits, lab fees, textbook costs, etc. Please reach out to … Read more
  • Best Biology Class? Lab?
  • Modern States: How to Take a CLEP for Free!
    Have you heard everyone talking about taking CLEP exams for free? Wondering how they are doing that? They are getting unlimited free vouchers to take as many CLEP exams as they want through the program called Modern States and in this post I’ll show you how to do it too!
  • UPDATE: Free TECEP ended
    Thomas Edison State University’s free TECEP program ended this week. I’ll leave the post up, because you can still learn about TECEP and use them for college credit- but they now are back to their regular price.
  • HS4CC Math Interest Survey
    5 minute mathematics survey- thank you!!
  • (SOLD OUT) HS4CC to Liberty Class
  • 8 Colleges Offering FREE DE this Spring
    8 regionally accredited colleges and universities are offering 1 or more free dual enrollment course that your HS4CC teen can sign up for spring semester! Your teen can live in any state and participate as a distance learning student. Most are open to those in 11th or 12th grade, but a few are open to … Read more
  • HS4CC Math Interest Survey
    5 minute mathematics survey- thank you!!
  • HS4CC Question: Learning Disabilities?
  • Dual Enrollment Master List
    If you’re looking for dual enrollment college classes, this is the list you need!
  • Free College Application Fees
    If your teen will graduate in 2024, you’re probably looking for some free application fees to help offset the cost of applying to colleges. We have a crowd sourced list of colleges with free application codes/weeks/months, and statewide initiatives. Do you have a free application code for an institution or a statewide initiative to report? … Read more
  • Amazon Prime Student Membership
    Thinking about subscribing anyway? If so, please consider supporting HS4CC by using our fundraising link. It costs the same either way! See Amazon Prime Student page for all the benefits, terms, and conditions. Thank you! 🙂
  • 33 Free College Credits (age 18+)
    If your teen is age 18 or will be shortly, they may be interested in the free college courses from OnlineDegreecom. These courses transfer into a small number of partners schools that many of you may already be targeting! Excelsior, Grand Canyon, University of Maryland Global, Thomas Edison, Colorado State University Global, and others.
  • Is your student 2 years out of high school with college credit but no degree?
    Join Jennifer live as she explains a fantastic opportunity for ANY adult who graduated from high school 2 or more years ago and has not yet earned a degree. (Note this is NOT for teens Homeschooling for College Credit- you or your student must have graduated high school 2 or more years ago). This free … Read more
  • Best English Comp 1 & 2 Classes?
    We need your suggestions! Did your teen take English Comp 1 & 2? If so, what did you love about it?
  • September Scholarship Alert!
    Hi everyone, I’m Wendy and I’m going to be posting monthly scholarship info and links for your student. As I begin this journey of researching scholarships and scholarship search engines for myself, Jennifer invited me to share what I found with you! So, I am highlighting a new search tool each month. Link to last … Read more
  • HS4CC Live Class ($45)
  • Thank you Katie! We love helping.
  • Is your student 2 years out of high school with college credit but no degree?
    Join Jennifer live as she explains a fantastic opportunity for ANY adult who graduated from high school 2 or more years ago and has not yet earned a degree. (Note this is NOT for teens Homeschooling for College Credit- you or your student must have graduated high school 2 or more years ago). This free … Read more
  • HS4CC Question: Letters of Recommendation?
  • 1 Free DE course all HS4CC 11/12th grades!
    I’m thrilled we’ve been invited by Campus Scholars again to offer 1 free dual enrollment course to our entire HS4CC community!! Eligibility for this program requires the student be in grades 11 or 12 *and* age 15 or higher on day 1. No placement tests required.
  • HS4CC Live Class ($45)
  • Live HS4CC Webinar WEDNESDAY!!
  • Build Your Own Homeschool CLEP® Class
    Homeschooling for College Credit is excited to share our newest free guide with you! This 38-page guide allows you to create your own course that perfectly marries test prep with honors level homeschool class. Earn high school & college credit at once!
  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago to Offer Online DE
    Special thanks to HS4CC moderator for sending this info to me! SAIC (ridiculously selective #2 ranked art school in the USA) is now offering limited dual enrollment for high school students. Currently, the majority of courses meet in person on Saturdays for local students, but there are 2 online options for this year that meet … Read more
  • When to take ENG101?
    ENG101: Freshman College Composition 1. The big brick wall for some, the admissions ticket for others. This is actually not an easy question to answer for everyone “academically” but there are some big strategy questions you’ll want to think about as you grow your teen’s HS4CC program.
  • 1 Free DE course all HS4CC 11/12th grades!
    I’m thrilled we’ve been invited by Campus.edu Scholars again to offer 1 free dual enrollment course to our entire HS4CC community!! Eligibility for this program requires the student be in grades 11 or 12 *and* age 15 or higher on day 1. No placement tests required. These courses are regionally accredited. (not ACE)
  • Admission Test CLT Gets Approved in Florida
    Sharing from CLT’s press release “We are pleased to share that minutes ago, Florida’s Board of Governors voted to approve the CLT as an accepted admissions test at all state public universities.”
  • 5 Prestigious Dual Enrollment Options
    If you’re looking for highly prestigious dual enrollment, I’ve got 5 universities that will knock your socks off. Each of these programs are open to homeschooling students, for college credit, and taken as a distance learning student.
  • HELP! What is Credly?
    If your teen earns any college credit that isn’t directly coming from a college, you probably have to use Credly. Help! What is Credly? In this post, I’ll explain Credly very simply and in under 5 minutes.
  • New Religious College DE Provider Added
    We’ve added a new 4-year private dual enrollment university to our religious colleges list. Dallas International offers DE courses to students in grades 10-12 for $100 per credit. Details below.
  • HS4CC Question: Academic Readiness?
  • Easy Points
  • Math Sequence Chart
    This simple chart demonstrates when your math sequence can generate college credit alongside high school credit.
  • Good to Know: CLEP Accommodations
    YES! CLEP allows you to take accommodations when your student has disabilities.
  • HS4CC & COPPA
    The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998 is a United States federal law. We comply with this law! Homeschooling for College Credit does not allow posting photos of teens age 13 or younger for any reason. You can read more about this important regulation here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-312
  • Best Intro to Business Class?
    Has your teen taken a business class for college credit? If so, which one did they take and do you recommend it to others? Why? Price? Easy/hard? Teacher? Let’s build a list of recommendations.
  • Watch List: Expiring Courses Study.com
    If your teen is taking courses from Study.com, take note of these dates. Between now and then we hope to see a renewal, but if we don’t, it’s possible that they won’t be worth college credit at your target college. Read more for details.
  • Deadline Oct 16: The American Dream
    If your teen is 18 years old or older, there is still time to pick up their free courses/certificate using the American Dream program. This program is going to end in 2024 and they have a deadline for new student enrollment listed as October 16, 2024. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to earn a very … Read more
  • Watch List: Expiring AP® & CLEP® Exams
    If your teen is taking one of these exams, take note. Between now and then we hope to see a renewal, but if we don’t, it’s possible that they won’t be worth college credit at your target college or that we’ll see a content revision. Read more for details.
  • August Celebration!
    It’s that time of the month – share your win! Did your teen start their first college class? Pass their first CLEP exam? Write their first research paper? We want to celebrate with you.
  • HS4CC Parent from Texas Shares:
    This is excellent advice from HS4CC parent Dayna in Texas for those students using dual enrollment. She writes “My son needed VERY specific letters of recommendation for his applications to the United States Military Academies. Specifically, he needed them from humanities teachers, math and English teachers, and guidance counselors…”
  • HS4CC Question: Scholarships?
  • What is a HS4CC Consultant?
    Our organization is fueled by the hard work and commitment of our volunteer team. Collectively, we have over 1,000 YEARS of HS4CC experience! Wait- check that…. 50 times 20 carry the one…. yep! 1,000 years! We are a neutral third party dedicated to helping you discern valuable from less valuable information derived from colleges businesses, … Read more
  • Deal on Amazon Prime if you have SNAP
    Did you know? If you have SNAP EBT, you can register your card and get 50% off of Amazon Prime? You don’t have to *use* your EBT card on Amazon, just having a card qualifies for the discount. You can use Prime to get free shipping on your teen’s textbooks, CLEP books, etc. as well … Read more
  • Thank you Desirae! We are pulling for your son!
  • Some of us still like paper…
    “I love having a physical guide that I can earmark and hold and enjoy as I try to find the right avenues for my children’s future. So far its guiding me to the websites I need and I’m enjoying the guidance.” -Bethany (Amazon review)
  • Fall Classes Pro Tip: Save that Syllabus!
    Great pro tip from our HS4CC moderator Jenny Bergren to save this semesters’ syllabus for any college classes your teens are taking. “Remember to save this semester’s dual enrollment syllabus to your computer. Don’t forget! You might need them someday. Why? If you transfer the class to another college, they might request the syllabus to … Read more
  • HS4CC Question: Standardized Tests
  • August Live Q&A
    Register now for the monthly live Q&A Hour with Jennifer! Q&A is not recorded, you must attend to participate.
  • AP® Exam Planning for 2024
    If you’re planning for an AP® Exam this school year, it’s time to find your testing site, contact the local coordinator, and “save the date” on your calendar!
  • UPDATE: Cheapest Dual Enrollment Colleges for 2023-2024 (Under $250/course)
    Yes! You can get dual enrollment courses on any budget. Winners this year include courses for under $100 and several that are totally free! Colleges listed below allow homeschooled students to participate in college classes via distance learning. Some courses may have more or less credits, lab fees, textbook costs, etc. Please reach out to … Read more
  • Amazon Prime Student Membership
    Thinking about subscribing anyway? If so, please consider supporting HS4CC by using our fundraising link. It costs the same either way! See Amazon Prime Student page for all the benefits, terms, and conditions. Thank you! 🙂
  • Last day to register for LIVE! BIG Transcript Course
    Today is the last day to register for the HS4CC BIG Transcript Course! We’ll meet for 2 intensive hours tomorrow (Saturday August 19th) for the live event over Zoom, and then enjoy 365 days of unlimited access to the self-paced version to use as many times as you need. If you’ve EVER taken this course … Read more
  • College Based Dual Enrollment (DE)
    What is DE and why is it the “most transferable?” What is Dual Enrollment? Dual enrollment is not a universally defined phrase.  I use the term “dual enrollment” or “DE” as a generic catch-all term to mean a college course taken by a student for both college and high school credit. In the case of … Read more
  • Simple pays off: raise your hand.
  • LIVE! BIG Transcript Course
    The HS4CC BIG Transcript Course thoroughly addresses each crucial element involved in crafting a polished high school transcript with college credit. Join me this Saturday morning (19th) for the live event, and then enjoy 365 days of unlimited access to the self-paced version as many times as you need. If you’ve EVER taken this course … Read more
  • Dual Enrollment at Religious Colleges: UPDATED LIST 2023-2024
    The 35 colleges listed here allow homeschooled students from any state to participate in college classes via distance learning. A religious college either has a religious component in its operations or its curriculum, or exists primarily for the purpose of teaching aspects of a particular religion in their courses. You are only reading a blog post. If … Read more
  • New for FALL: Build a CLEP® Class
    Hot off the press! Homeschooling for College Credit is excited to share our newest free guide with you! This 38-page guide allows you to create your own course that perfectly marries test prep with honors level homeschool class. Earn high school & college credit at once!
  • Need Your Help: Cheapest Dual Enrollment
    Do you have a favorite dual enrollment program that also has a great price? Each year I publish a list on our HS4CC website page called “Cheapest Dual Enrollment.” Since so many families do NOT have access to free or low cost local dual enrollment locally, this list is super important. Send me your suggestion … Read more
  • LIVE Math Event for HS4CC Parents
    When Gabriel O’Neale (homeschooled as a child who is now a math teacher in Texas) told me about his math event on Zoom, I knew it was worth sharing with all of you! His event is THIS WEEK and he’s holding it over 3 days (Tue-Wed-Thu). If you attend all 3 days, our teen will … Read more
  • MORE August scholarships to apply for NOW
    A great collection of more scholarships this week -many of you can apply for right now! Watch the deadlines, most are this month! This list is provided by JLV College Consulting, my favorite scholarship website! High school students can’t use scholarship funds to pay for dual enrollment, but awards can usually be stockpiled to use … Read more
  • LIVE! BIG Transcript Course
    The HS4CC BIG Transcript Course thoroughly addresses each crucial element involved in crafting a polished high school transcript with college credit. Come spend 2 hours with me next Saturday (19th) for the live event, and then enjoy 365 days of unlimited access to the self-paced version as many times as you need. If you’ve EVER … Read more
  • Webinar: Help me Start
    Join me on August 16th for the first-ever HS4CC HELP ME START webinar! This is for those of you new to Homeschooling for College Credit who haven’t earned any college credit but are ready to jump in this year! Let me help you get over the idea that you need to do a bunch of deep … Read more
  • August 2023 Scholarships to Apply for Now!
    A few scholarship offerings with Deadlines of August 31, 2023 are included here. Good luck!!
  • Great Article on Transferring Credits
    Anyone can subscribe (for free) to the Chronicle of Higher Education- if you’re looking for a reason, this article is worth reading (linked below). I’ve captured a few quotes/highlights below, but as a HS4CC parent, understanding when and why a credit won’t transfer is the KEY to navigating the process expertly.
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • It’s Here!! The NEW Updated DE List!
    Out with the old and in with the new. The new HS4CC dual enrollment list is live and updated!!
  • Watch List: 20+ Study.com Courses Expiring
    If your teen is taking a course from Study.com, take note. Between now and then we hope to see a renewal, but if we don’t, it’s possible that they won’t be worth college credit at your target college. Read more for details.
  • Dual Enrollment Costs by State
    13 states (below) have free dual enrollment, 17 have situations where you may quality.
  • Best U.S. History Class?
    Share below! Which college credit option have you used for United States History and would you recommend it to others?
  • Help me START, GROW, and FINISH
    Each of you is at a different place in your Homeschooling for College Credit journey. To help target our resources and advice, you’ll notice some new post and class categories this year! Content will now focus on 3 key and distinct areas, each serving you in a very special way.
  • TWICE in August!
    To help the maximum number of people getting ready for fall, I’m hosting the monthly live Q&A hour TWICE this month! Details below.
  • List of Free Dual Enrollment for 2023-2024
    If you’re not one of the lucky 13 states that have free dual enrollment, you might worry about how to budget this year. I’m thrilled to share that there are many colleges offering free *college credit* classes to ANYONE. These are legit college classes your teen can take via distance learning for $0. It’s been … Read more
  • Not just for homeschoolers
    HS4CC leadership Jennifer Cook-DeRosa and Shelley Cloutier take you to College on the Cheap. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to get a degree without debt? Listen to each episode on your favorite podcast platform including
  • July Celebration!
    It’s that time of the month – share your win! Did your teen earn college credit? Pass their first CLEP exam? Write their first research paper? We want to celebrate with you.
  • Amazon Prime Student Membership
    Thinking about subscribing anyway? If so, please consider supporting HS4CC by using our fundraising link. It costs the same either way! See Amazon Prime Student page for all the benefits, terms, and conditions. Thank you! 🙂
  • Best Art History Class?
  • Summer HS4CC Consulting Still Available
    Homeschooling for College Credit offers several private consulting sessions for those who want help planning their semester. Our experienced leadership is ready to help you get off to a great start this year.
  • Deal on Amazon Prime if you have SNAP
    Did you know? If you have SNAP EBT, you can register your card and get 50% off of Amazon Prime? You don’t have to *use* your EBT card on Amazon, just having a card qualifies for the discount. You can use Prime to get free shipping on your teen’s textbooks, CLEP books, etc. as well … Read more
  • July scholarships to apply for NOW
    A great collection of scholarships many of you can apply for right now! Watch the deadlines, most are next week! This list is provided by JLV College Consulting, my favorite scholarship website! High school students can’t use scholarship funds to pay for dual enrollment, but awards can usually be stockpiled to use after high school … Read more
  • Do you have HS4CC paperback?
    “Best book I have read all year because it is the MOST HELPFUL, so organized, and just wonderfully written. If you have not yet, please buy it I reference it constantly. Thank you to the author for writing it!!” -Kate (Amazon review)
  • Advising 101: A Second Bachelor’s Degree
    Are any pros or cons to testing out of a BA in Liberal Arts or Business before pursuing a “real degree” in something else? WAIT!! STOP!!! Don’t do it!! OMGosh!!
  • Parent Question: Why not just get second bachelor’s degree?
    This question comes from a parent in our Big 3 Degree group and asks if there are any pros or cons to their teen testing out of a BA in Liberal Arts or Business before pursuing their “real degree” in something else. WAIT!! STOP!!! Don’t do it!! OMGosh!!
  • Updated: HBCU Sophia Partners
    If you’re using ACE providers for self-paced alternative college credit, Sophia DOMINATES the Historically Black Colleges and Universities alternative credit world with the most HBCU partnerships of any ACE provider. This is an updated list, replacing the list I published here last year. Thes colleges and universities have written partnerships documenting exactly which courses your … Read more
  • What’s Going on in your State?
    If you’d like to know if your state is considering things like expanding dual enrollment programs, offering apprenticeships, or changing access for homeschoolers, I’ve linked you to the State of the State Address. Good stuff!
  • TWICE in August!
    To help the maximum number of people getting ready for fall, I’m hosting the monthly live Q&A hour TWICE in August! Details below.
  • Developmental Education: 4 Tips
    What if your student isn’t ready for college-level classes?
  • Best World History Class?
  • HS4CC Transcript Course
    The HS4CC Transcript Course thoroughly addresses each crucial element involved in crafting a polished high school transcript, which can be confidently submitted to any college. This course goes beyond simply providing guidance on how to “fill in the blanks”; it offers a comprehensive insight into the reasoning behind the significance of each component.
  • Advanced Topics: Advising 101
    I’ve added a new tab on the HS4CC website! We now have an “Advanced Topics” Tab. Learn more in this post.
  • Featured DE Provider: Pierpont C&TC
    Pierpont Community and Technical College offers students dual enrollment (DE) in all 50 states for only $25 per credit! This is one of the best priced programs in the country. Learn more below.
  • UPDATE: List of Free Dual Enrollment for 2023-2024
    We have a code! Special thanks to Lisa for the application voucher code to enroll at Jackson State University for free. Details below.
  • Q&A Hour Tomorrow with Jennifer
    Questions about homeschooling or college credit? Dual Enrollment, CLEP, or AP? How to transcript that English 101 class from last year? How can we plan for this year? Get your questions answered LIVE on July 19th at 4:30pm EST. This FREE event is always well-attended and space is limited to allow maximum opportunities for everyone … Read more
  • New Sophia Courses Just Launched
    Happy to share this email I received from Sophia announcing their new courses: Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology I Lab, Business Ethics, and Introduction to Networking. More about each course in this post.
  • List of Free Dual Enrollment for 2023-2024
    If you’re not one of the lucky 13 states that have free dual enrollment, you might worry about how to budget this year. I’m thrilled to share that there are many colleges offering free *college credit* classes to ANYONE. These are legit college classes your teen can take via distance learning for $0. It’s been … Read more
  • Degree Planning With Outsourced Credit
    In this video, I’ll show you the basics of an “outsourced credit” strategy. This strategy is probably the #1 way parents here cash-flow degrees for their teens and avoid student loan debt. When you replace expensive college classes with affordable ones, you can move at the speed of budget (and start in high school!)