It can't be overstress how important it is to
plan ahead. Knowing where your student is headed will make a
difference in your high school course planning. Contact the
colleges you are considering and ask for a list of highschool
requirements. Find out if they will accept a GPA from a non-acredited
school. HCA is not accredited. Most private colleges will accept
a GPA from HCA, however, state colleges may not. Talk with other
parents who have been through the process of college admission
as well as the school counselor. It's not necessary to "reinvent
the wheel". You can benefit from the experience of others and
make the process much smoother and more successful.
HSLDA High School Coordinator
Home School Legal Defense Association
One Patrick Henry Circle
Purcellville, VA. 20132
540-338-5600
Dianne Kummer, high school consultant
also available via e-mail through HSLDA website
General Resource
"And What About College?: How Homeschooling Can Lead to Admissions
to the Best
Colleges and Universities," by Cafi Cohen, Homeschool.com's
Teen and College advisor,
answers the questions parents new to homeschooling would ask
about college and discusses some of the advantages homeschoolers
have over conventionally-schooled peers. Loaded with resources
and advice. Available through Amazon.Com or other retail book
sources.
College Applications
Aiming Higher Consultants
Provides consulting services for home schoolers who are interested
in applying to highly selective colleges. Covers all phases
of the college application process including interviews, recommendation
letters, essays, and marketing strategies.
Jeannette Webb, Director
580-593-2993
aiminghigherconsultants@gmail.com
(offering discounts to HSLDS members
Financial Aid and Loans
Any student who desires to receive funds from scholarships
or loans must file a
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) between
Jan. 2 and March 2 of the year prior to attending. Applications
must be renewed annually.
To file a FAFSA go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov
The GPA of students attending non-acredited schools such
as HCA might not be recognized for some awards such as the Cal
Grant. There are, however, alternatives such as submitting SAT
scores which will allow the student to qualify for the award.
Contact the awarding institution for assistance in filing for
grants and awards when a verified GPA is requested.
- The Ambitious Student's guide to Financial Aid,
by Robert and Anna Lieder
Explores grants, loans, scholarships, and tax credits.
- Bears' Guide to Finding Money for College, by John
and Mariah Bear.
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