Money for college: 529 savings account equals big tax breaks

Does the idea of finding funding for college for your homeschoolers give you nightmares?  With state schools like ASU, U of A and NAU costing more now than some private schools a decade ago, a university education may seem to be out of reach for those of modest means.  Even with access to large scholarships, parents [...]

Homeschool alum provides tips for finding college scholarships

David Craft is the originator of the Homeschool Scholarships website which is a list of college funding awards strictly for homeschoolers.  This is a great place for the homeschool students in the Phoenix area to start their scholarship search.  Another local place for getting information on all aspects of the college application process, including college funding [...]

Exclusive scholarships for homeschoolers is focus of homeschool alum

Arizona homeschoolers have a scholarship that was designed just for them.  It is offered by Arizona Families for Home Education, and is specifically for those who have completed high school as home schoolers and plan to attend an Arizona college or university. Imagine having a website that was devoted to scholarships designed exclusively for homeschoolers!  Imagine applying [...]

Start the school year with college prep info from 10 College Depot workshops

  College Depot, housed in the Burton Barr Library in Phoenix, is a rich source of college prep information for homeschoolers and all high school students.  Each month, they sponsor free workshops to help young people  understand the details of applying to college and getting scholarships. The August and September offerings will give information on [...]

Free college prep summer camp: Key tools for college admissions for 6-12 graders

  Where can homeschoolers go to find the best college information?  How soon should families begin preparing for college?  Is there an easy way to get the most crucial information for the whole college process? Nearly every homeschool parent or student has asked these questions.  Although there is a wealth of information on the internet, [...]

Homeschoolers and dual-credit classes: Easy steps for getting a jump on college

  My homeschooler wants to take dual-credit community college classes.  What are the steps needed to get set up with this?  It is becoming quite popular for homeschoolers to get high school and college credit by enrolling in community college classes while in high school.  Arizona law allows twelve-year-olds and older to enroll, and even as [...]

Homeschool Events Calendar: Updated January 2, 2011

Upcoming Spring and Summer Homeschool Events in Phoenix Now that the new year is here, open your new calendar and add in some great dates.  This calendar will be updated periodically with new events. January and February Free College Prep workshops at College Depot January 5: Understanding Financial Aid; 5:30-6:30 PM January 8: College 101; 2:00-3:00 [...]

Tips and secrets for homeschool success in college that you may not have known

Colleges love homeschoolers! There is a big move nationwide for universities and other post-secondary schools to recruit homeschooled students, and often these young people get admitted to choice colleges in higher than average proportions.  What is the secret to this phenomenon? In general, homeschool students have learned to capitalize on their strengths and uniquenesses in [...]

Homeschool Alumnus Interview: Changing majors in college and the effect that has on graduation date – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

What happens to homeschoolers after they graduate from High School? The Phoenix Homeschooling Examiner wants to collect your stories!  Here, Julianne Forte completes her story about her journey as a homeschooled student and her beginning college years. She is currently attending Grand Canyon University as a transfer student on a full-ride scholarship. Phoenix Homeschooling Examiner [...]

Homeschool Alumnus Interview: Importance of extra-curricular activities for college scholarships – Phoenix Homeschooling | Examiner.com

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