Dual Enrollment for Homeschool Student

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Attend College While you Home School

If you’d like to go to college during home-school these are the requirements:

  • ACT scores (sub scores of 18 or higher in English and 19 or higher in Reading and Math)
  • If desired sub scores have not been achieved after taking the ACT, the Accuplacer can be utilized
  • ACT scores may be from a national or residual test
  • Please complete the entire admissions application, even agreeing to the terms at the very end. Give the process a couple of days to complete. You will receive an email giving you your next steps, which include logging into MyMotlow and submitting the Dual Enrollment Consent Form. Check your spam folder if this email does not come through to your main folder. Once you have completed your portion, an email will be sent to your parent or guardian asking them to complete their portion of the form. At the same time, an email will be sent to your high school counselor asking to complete their part. Your high school transcript and ACT scores will be uploaded at that time as well.

HOW TO CHALLENGE ACT SCORES

The Accuplacer exam may be used to challenge ACT scores once they are on file. For more information on the Accuplacer and Residual ACT, please visit Testing Services.

HOW MANY CLASSES CAN YOU TAKE?

You can qualify for up to 5 free classes and, if you remain eligible, may receive a reduced amount for classes 6 through 10.

The DEG will pay in entirety for tuition for eligible students for courses 1 through 5. For classes 6 through 10, eligible students will be awarded $100 per credit hour for each class. Students are responsible for the remainder of tuition and fees for these courses (6-10).

The DEG will have been exhausted after the student has taken 10 classes utilizing grant monies. Students are responsible for the full balance of Dual Enrollment courses after the 10th course.

STAYING ELIGIBLE FOR THE DUAL ENROLLMENT GRANT

To remain eligible for the grant, maintain your collegiate GPA of 2.0 or higher.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Homeschool & Dual Enrollment Students: Don't Miss Out on Free Tuition!

If you are a homeschool student currently taking dual enrollment classes, you are already getting a head start on college. But did you know you could also get your associate degree or technical certificate completely tuition-free after high school?

Through the Tennessee Promise, eligible high school seniors and homeschool students can receive a scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees at any of Tennessee’s community colleges or colleges of applied technology (TCAT).

Why This Matters for Homeschool Families

Unlike traditional high school students, homeschoolers don't always have a school counselor pushing deadline reminders. It is up to you to track these dates! Missing a single deadline means losing eligibility for the scholarship permanently.

 

Critical TN Promise Deadlines & Steps

Click here to learn more about important Tennessee Promise Deadlines

Frequently Asked Questions for Homeschoolers

Am I eligible if I'm homeschooled?

Yes! As long as you meet the following criteria shown below, you are eligible! 

  • Be a Tennessee resident as classified by the Tennessee Board of Regents policy
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Complete the Tennessee Promise application by November 1 and complete the FAFSA by April 1 of the high school senior year
  • Graduate from a TN high school, bordering high school, or home school. A student is also eligible by earning a high school equivalency credential approved by the state board of education, e.g. – GED, HiSET, or New Pathways, prior to the 19th birthday
  • Attend a mandatory Tennessee Promise meeting
  • Complete and submit at least 16 hours of community service for each year in the program
  • The student must be continuously enrolled at an eligible postsecondary institution in the fall and spring semesters, if enrolled at a community college or eligible four-year institution OR maintain continuous enrollment as determined by the TN College of Applied Technology. 
  • Students must also maintain a 2.0 GPA at the end of each academic year while enrolled at a community college or eligible four-year institution OR maintain satisfactory academic progress at a TN College of Applied Technology.

Can I use TN Promise and the Dual Enrollment Grant at the same time?

The Dual Enrollment Grant is for classes you take while in high school. TN Promise kicks in after you graduate high school. Think of it as a seamless transition to continuing your free education with us!

What if I miss the November 1st Tennessee Promise Application deadline?

Unfortunately, the state does not allow any exceptions or extensions for missed deadlines. We highly recommend applying as soon as the application opens your senior year.

Have questions about the Tennessee Promise Scholarship?

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