Grad Plus loans allow students to borrow 100% of the cost of attendance for any master’s or doctorate program, even if they are enrolled part-time. This loan has had a devastating impact on students. Here are a few BETTER ways to fund graduate school after this loan is eliminated in 2026.
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Though CLEP exams don’t award letter grades, it’s fun to look up what your teen’s score might have been if it were assigned a letter grade. This table tells you.
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Too much of a good thing? Actually, yes. As your teen approaches 30 college credits, the goals need to shift from exploration to precision. This is the time to stop sampling courses and start following a clear, intentional plan. Early in the process, trying a variety of subjects is helpful, but by the time your teen nears 30 credits, continuing without a specific target will become costly (time and money) and could backfire.
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Dual enrollment programs come with risk. When your teen takes a college class, the grade they earn becomes part of their permanent college record forever. For some teens, this is no problem, but for most homeschoolers, the first few dual enrollment courses feel very risky. The idea that a single course grade could follow them for life can feel intimidating.
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One of our most popular programs, Arizona State University Universal Learner Courses, offers a self paced on-demand option for dual enrollment. Parents love this because it gives their teen a full year to complete their work with no deadlines. But, ASU tells us that these courses have the lowest completion rate. Here’s how to make sure your teen isn’t the latest statistic!
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Introduction to Psychology is a favorite course for many teens, but College-led psychology courses (depending on the teacher and textbook) can skim over mature content, slam into it head-first, or go way off topic. If it weren’t required by so many colleges it wouldn’t matter, but it’s likely your teen will have to take it. One way to navigate this tricky subject is to test out from home.
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Learn how to master transcript writing even if you’re brand new to homeschooling. Our BIG Transcript Class is a one-day whirlwind- you’ll leave confident and prepared!
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The short answer is YES! But you might not like the long answer – let me show you how to do both.
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Starting Homeschooling for College Credit (HS4CC) can feel like stepping into a world with endless possibilities and endless choices. Between dual enrollment, CLEP exams, AP courses, community college options, and more, the sheer number of paths to earning college credit can be overwhelming. Many parents feel paralyzed by an abundance of options, unsure where to begin or which program will suit their teen best.
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Join our informational sessions this Friday and Saturday to learn about how HS4CC is now bringing you Arizona State University’s Universal Learner Courses at a huge discount! These events will be recorded for replay.
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Learn how to master transcript writing even if you’re brand new to homeschooling. Our BIG Transcript Class is a one-day whirlwind- you’ll leave confident and prepared!
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If you’ve followed Homeschooling for College Credit for any length of time, you’ve heard me use the phrase: “potential college credit.” Huh? That’s not an accident. I say it on purpose. Because CLEP (and all credit-by-exam programs including AP and DSST) are not guaranteed credit—they’re potential. That one little word makes all the difference.
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We’re celebrating the launch of our new HS4CC Academy with 2 infomational sessions this weekend so you can learn exactly how this program works and ask questions. These events will be recorded for replay.
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This month’s scholarship list has over $400,000 up for grabs! It’s never too soon to apply and start stocking up on funding. Don’t wait until your student is in 12th grade or you’ll miss valuable time! One of them this month is even open to kindergarteners!
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For students who want to learn more about trades without committing to a program will really enjoy this short Path to Pro Training program from Home Depot. The program is offered online, no cost, and entirely self-paced. This is a great way to explore the skilled trades online. I’ve written a plan to award 0.5 high school credits to your teen for the program.
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You don’t have to be an expert to raise your hand, but you’ll become one as you serve with us! Training, support, and encouragement are part of every HS4CC volunteer’s experience. You’ll gain valuable knowledge about earning college credit in high school, improve your leadership and communication skills, and become part of a team that believes in resourceful high school planning.
Each year, our Homeschooling for College Credit (HS4CC) volunteer team makes it possible for thousands of families to confidently navigate high school and college planning. Our volunteers manage the screening of new Facebook group members, share valuable resources, answer questions, and collaborate with our leadership team to keep our community running smoothly.
Because our volunteers are also homeschooling parents, we naturally experience turnover as families complete their journey and begin new chapters. If your teen has just started high school, now is the perfect time to join our organization as a volunteer. You’ll grow alongside your student while serving families across the country.
If you love helping others, are comfortable on Facebook, and have a few hours a week to give back, we’d love to meet you. Our volunteers make a real difference! If you’re homeschooling, we can use you! If you have a solid understanding of Homeschooling for College Credit, we need you!
No homeschooling or college credit experience is needed:
Homeschooling experience is needed; college credit experience is not.
Homeschooling experience in the specialization AND college credit experience are both needed:
👉 Apply today to join our volunteer team and help other homeschooling families discover the freedom and confidence that comes with Homeschooling for College Credit.
If you missed the wonderful webinar presentation from Written Out Loud, click below to catch the video replay! We are forming a special HS4CC Crew for those interested, link in post.
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I read an article in Forbes that featured the most outlandish pumpkin spice products they could find. If you can believe that you can find pumpkin spice flavored hummus, noodles, potato chips, and… pork rinds!? That’s just…well….unnecessary. I can’t help but see the parallel between pumpkin spice everything and the latest homeschool trend.
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When you land in our community, you’ll likely be immediately overwhelmed by the jargon, success stories, and sense of urgency. If you want to be successful, put on blinders – follow the advice for YOUR teen’s stage, and everything will automatically get easier. Here are the steps for each stage:
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One of the best ways for your teen to earn college credit in high school is to incorporate CLEP exams into your planning. If you’re nervous about getting started, these 12 steps will get you up and running.
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“But my 10th grader IS a college student, why is the college saying he isn’t?” Understanding the lingo is super helpful as your teen earns college credit. Here are a few terms you really need to know so you’re speaking the same language as the college personnel.
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It’s no surprise that homeschooled teens don’t have the deep bench of teachers on standby in the same way public-schooled teens do. If your teen needs a letter of recommendation from a “teacher” and they don’t have one? Here are some options.
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You won’t want to miss our final Question & Answer Hour of the year this month on October 26th at 4 pm Eastern Time. Bring your questions about getting started, homeschooling, AP, CLEP, transcripts, dual enrollment, or anything that is holding you back from making this your best year! There is no cost, but spots are limited, so registration is required. October 26, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Q&A Events will resume their regular monthly schedule starting January 26, 2026.
Does College Algebra replace high school algebra 2? Can you use CLEP to replace American Literature? On this page, you’ll learn how to replace your teen’s high school classes with college credit options. This chart makes matching easy!
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The HS4CC Transcript Template has been used by over 10,000 parents in our community. Easily organize your entire 4-year program on one page (high school and college credit), in 11-point font, and fully customize to your style. This is a free template that you can build using MS Word, Google Docs, or Open Office.
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