Supporting Homeschooling for College Credit

Banner displaying 'Homeschooling for College Credit CHAMPIONS' with gold medallions and red ribbons, listing VELA Education Fund, Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation, and Nancy Hall as champions for donations over $5,000.

If your organization would like to become a Champion of Homeschooling for College Credit, please contact our Executive Director, Jennifer Cook-DeRosa, at cookderosa@hs4cc.org

Support Our Mission
Empowering Homeschool Families

Homeschooling for College Credit is a nonprofit organization started in 2012 by Jennifer Cook-DeRosa. As Founder and Executive Director of Homeschooling for College Credit (HS4CC), Jennifer has grown the nationally recognized nonprofit to serve approximately 75,000 families annually, built strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, and educational organizations, and led a distributed team of 50 volunteers. Jennifer’s work has generated more than $6 million in college enrollments through strategic partnerships while helping thousands of students and families navigate affordable, high-quality pathways to higher education. We are fiercely determined to expand access to affordable, flexible postsecondary options for homeschoolers.

We advocate for:

  • Homeschool-friendly colleges
  • Low-cost college options
  • Debt-free degree planning
  • Transfer credit transparency
  • Flexible postsecondary pathways

Your Donation Matters
Your contribution helps us keep resources accessible to every family that needs them, regardless of their financial situation. Every homeschooler deserves a real shot at higher education. By donating to Homeschooling for College Credit, you are directly helping families reduce the cost of higher education, avoid student debt, and set their students on a path to college success. Every dollar we receive goes directly into expanding our resources, growing our community support network, and reaching even more families who rely on our services.

Your contribution supports:

  • Parent education workshops
  • Free college credit planning guides
  • Scholarship opportunities for homeschoolers
  • Outreach to underserved homeschool communities
List of friends and organizations involved in homeschooling for college credit, including educational institutions and individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Our Nonprofit Compliance

✅ Do you file an annual IRS return?

Yes.
We file the IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) each year. This is a simple annual filing required by the IRS for 501(c)(3) organizations with less than $50,000 in gross receipts. Filing this form keeps our federal tax-exempt status active.

🧾 Are you a registered 501(c)(3)?

Yes.
Homeschooling for College Credit, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity.

  • EIN: 92-2597492
  • Our IRS determination letter is available upon request.

🔒 Are my donations secure?

Yes.
All donations under $500 are processed through PayPal, a secure, trusted payment processor. For contributions greater than $500, we use wire transfer, ACH, or certified bank check.

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