Beginner’s Guide to Applying for Scholarships for Homeschoolers
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In this beginner's guide to applying for scholarships for homeschoolers, we're going to look at the ins and outs of the process. If you’re homeschooling a junior or senior, be sure to familiarize yourself with the process. This will make it a lot easier to provide your child with assistance when applying.
Whether your child expresses interest in college or a trade school, scholarships are often available. However, those who want to receive scholarships will need to complete a lengthy application process before it’s possible to get selected to receive help with college tuition. In some cases, you may be able to find some shorter ones (yay!).
Beginner's Guide to Applying for Scholarships for Homeschoolers
How to Apply
The first step involves learning how to apply for the different scholarships for homeschoolers. If you’ve never had to do this before, you might not know how to get started. The application process varies from one place to the next.
You may need to bring your child in person to some of these places to fill out applications. If you know where to look, you can make sure your child has access to the best resources that will allow them to fill out as many applications as possible. It’s always a good idea to apply for different scholarships to increase getting help with tuition.
Where to Look
Look in several places to get help with applying for scholarships for homeschoolers. First, contact the financial aid office at the college or trade school your child would like to attend. Someone working in the office can provide you with all the information needed on applying for a scholarship to get help with affording the cost of the school tuition.
You can also register your child for Scholarship Search to find out about different scholarships that you didn’t know existed. Not only do you learn more about the options, but you’ll also find out how to apply for them to ensure that your child has various opportunities available to them.
This website has a list of 25 scholarships specifically for homeschoolers, and I also offer a Techie Homeschool Scholarship you might want to check out!
When to Start the Process
It’s not too early to start the process of applying for scholarships if your child is currently a junior in high school. Each scholarship has a set deadline. Before you complete the application, you’re going to need to do that extra research to find out the date of the deadline and get your child’s application submitted before then.
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If not, they could miss out on an opportunity to get the scholarship of their dreams. In some instances, scholarships are only available for those currently in their final year of high school. If your child is a junior, you can wait until the following year and complete the application for the scholarship as soon as it’s available. If your child is a senior, be sure to have them complete the application immediately.
Things Needed
Be sure to have a few essential things before starting the application, especially when it comes to scholarships for homeschoolers. Carefully review the requirements for specific scholarships to make sure your child meets those requirements in advance. Your child will need several essential documents, including:
- the application form
- a copy of their state identification card
- several copies of school transcripts
- copies of standardized test scores
- and the scholarship essay (if applicable)
While your child will need to prepare many documents to send over when applying for any scholarship, it’s worth all the work that goes into this process, especially if your child gets selected for the school.
Applying for Scholarships for Homeschoolers
Even if you’re homeschooling your child, it’s still possible to apply for and receive college or trade schools scholarships. First, make sure your child has everything needed to complete an application, including all the important documents and copies of their identification card.
Then, once you’ve gathered the essential documents, start looking for different scholarships and get in touch with the financial offices of other schools your child would like to attend. It’s a process that requires both effort and time, but it’s a must when your child wants to further their education after high school.
Techie Homeschool Scholarship
Techie Home School Mom is proud to announce a homeschool scholarship for all high school seniors who plan on furthering their education or starting a business. This scholarship isn't major-specific and any high school senior currently homeschooling is encouraged to apply. There is a new scholarship awarded every single year!
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