RESOURCES
Links to help with students experiencing a learning difficulty
www.kidsinthehouse.com/special-needs
Cerebral Palsy Guide - Your Guide to Cerebral Palsy
Accredited homeschool diploma option
The Homeschool Academy can help you with accreditation (even on pre-chosen curriculum). Click >>> here
Career research tools
Bureau of Labor Statistics website >>> here <<<
U.S. Department of Labor >>> here <<<
Requirements for college sports programs
Research requirements for the military
Preparing for College Entrance Exams (test prep courses)
Entrance exam preparation books are available at local libraries, bookstores, or online stores.
Test Takers – Building Elite College Applicants
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High school testing related to post-secondary plans and college admission
national homeschool code (969999)
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(855) 730-0400
SAT, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT
national homeschool code (970000)
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CLT8, CLT10
Accuplacer placement test
Commonly used by community colleges and technical schools
Contact or visit prospective college advising and counseling office.
Accuplacer test preparation
Accuplacer practice app for your tablet or smartphone
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test (ASVAB)
Click >>> here <<< for information
Practice and advice for the ASVAB test
Advanced Placement Courses
Find out more about what these courses are and the advantages of taking them >>> here.
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Advanced Placement tests
Click >>> here <<< for more information and to sign up for the tests.
(888) 225-5427
email:apstudents@info.collegeboard.org
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Credit by exam programs
(877) 471-9860
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Military personnel and spouses
verify eligibility and review funding for DSST or CLEP exams provided by DANTES
More information >>> here <<<
Veterans eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill
research benefit eligibility for DSST and/or CLEP test funding
More information >>> here <<<
Diploma alternatives
GED or 877-392-6433
HiSET or 855-694-4738
College search websites
college-insight.org uses tables for comparisons
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator provides opportunity to search by area
College comparison websites
(Some of these sites also have scholarship information!)
cappex.com compares schools, calculates admissions chances, and financial aid
chegg.com helps keep a running list of schools for which your teen is interested
niche.com gives you insight on statistics related to student life and progress
collegeconfidential.com allows you to enter preferences and rate your preferences
unigo.com see reviews and ratings on various academic areas, safety, and campus life
College Hunch app for your tablet or smart phone.
Alternative college path
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Federal TRIO program
Click >>> here <<< for more information and eligibility for disadvantaged students
Scholarship opportunities, grants, and loans
Government student loans and grants
Scholarships
Scholly app
Scholarships.com app
Further guidance on scholarships
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC
Marine ROTC
Veterans Service Organization Scholarships
U.S. Department of Education Grants
Financial aid and student loan options
Financial aid availability for Homeschool Students (explained)
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Federal Student Aid eligibility requirements
Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA): application
MyStudentAid app
Financial literacy for students
Investing advice for college students
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Support
HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association)
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Other Miscellaneous Homeschool Related Links
(In alphabetical order)
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Teaching Kids about Money Management
This listing of resources, links, and organizations are for information / research purposes only and does not imply endorsement by Inspirational Homeschooling.