Money-Saving Options When Earning a High School Diploma at HomeAs our oldest children work at getting their high school diploma at home, the reality is hitting that one day... and all too soon, we will need to pay for college. But with the rising costs of college and a sluggish economy, I am beginning to really wonder how we will pay for college for our children.
With fluctuating gas prices, increase in costs, personal financial debt, loss of jobs, and shaky housing markets have many folks worried, tightening budgets, and pinching pennies. Many are dipping into savings accounts, have become financially strapped or worse... are facing bankruptcy. So, how does an average family who has no savings pay for college? Money-Saving Solutions...ScholarshipsThank goodness there are many scholarships available even for students earning their high school diploma at home. But scholarships may not take care of your entire bill. Dual Credit This is one option we are pursuing for our children – to maximize their time and cut college expenses. Homeschooling high school students typically have more time and flexibility than their public or private schooled friends, allowing the needed time to take additional or college classes. Online High School/College Classes Typically, online classes are cheaper than classes that you have to physically attend. Taking online college classes allows your student to continue to homeschool, especially if you think they are too young to attend college, if transportation is a problem, or if you want the freedom of taking the class on your schedule. Contests and Competitions Get a Job! Reduce College Expenses Even Further!Recently I came across a company that specializes in a money and time-saving option called credit by examination... perfect for students earning their high school diploma at home."Credit by examination" means that your student earns college credit by passing an approved college level exam. Testing out provides students of any age, with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of examinations in undergraduate college courses. Students are rewarded for what they have learned through:
When I first started looking into this option I figured that most reputable colleges and universities would not accept credit earned this way. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that many colleges my children were interested in, accepted credit earned through examination. Actually, over 3800 accredited colleges and universities accept examination scores from CLEP, DSST and ECE exams. Tests are administered at local testing centers - located on most college campuses and cost around $70 or so. Widely Accepted by Colleges and UniversitiesWhen I first started looking into this option I figured that most reputable colleges and universities would not accept credit earned this way.I was pleasantly surprised to discover that many colleges my children were interested in, accepted credit earned through examination. Actually, over 3800 accredited colleges and universities accept examination scores from CLEP, DSST and ECE exams. Tests are administered at local testing centers - located on most college campuses and cost around $70 or so. A pretty cool way to earn college credit, and save money!
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Navigating the homeschool high school years and wondering how to pay for college can cause most of us to feel a little uncertain. Accelerate Your Homeschool Education...Maximize time and reduce college expenses while working on your high school diploma at home! Download your free Credit By Examination and Distance Learning Guide, to learn more about earning college credit through examination or how your students can save 50-80% on college tuition costs while earning their high school homeschool diplomas!Homeschool Transcript Help...Learn how to easily create professional homeschool transcripts for your homeschooling student's college applications.Return from High School Diploma at Home to Homeschool High School
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