Don't homeschoolers have chances at scholarships as much as kids in the public schools?s?

Question

Don't you think homeschoolers have just as much chance at anything that public school students do? We are homeschoolers and my cousin says homeschoolers don't have as many benefits this way. I have to disagree.

Answer 1

They probably have a better chance at getting the scholarships than public school students. Better grades = better chance at getting scholarships.

Answer 2

I know several homeschoolers that are in college. Most of them have full or close to full scholarships (NOT loans). These were based on ACT scores, coursework, and community service. The main thing is to document that coursework.

Answer 3

In some instances they have better chances.  Some colleges allocate a percentage of their incoming for homeschoolers, which means they take a little less public schoolers.

Scholarships are competitive and open to all.  Everyone has an equal chance to get rejected.

Answer 4

ysn has the statistics, but I will go ahead a post our experience. My oldest son is now in college. Because our family income allowed us to get a full Pell Grant we didn't pursue scholarships because we didn't think we needed them. Surprisingly, the college pursued us to give him a full tuition scholarship that covered his entire degree program. They basically handed us the finished paperwork to sign. We didn't even know anything about it until then. As a homeschooler, you have the same hoops as the public or private schooler: get good grades in academicallychallenging courses, get a good score on your ACT or SAT, and if it is a very competitive school some community service is a great help.

Answer 5

They have a better chance according to studies...

"Top Scholarship Recipients

About 10% of top contestants for this nation's largest scholarships are homeschoolers, even though they make up less than 3% of the student population."

Also: Homeschoolers snag a lot of the top spots in national spelling and geography bee competitions which include $cholarship money.  Homeschoolers do very well with National Merit Scholarships as well (e.g. take the PSAT, score well, get noticed by schools and scholarship funds).

Answer 6

As long as you complete requirements to graduate from highschool, then I'm sure you would qualify for for student grants and loans...but I don't think scholarships

Answer 7

Homeschoolers have equal or probably better chances for scholarships than the average public schooled child.  Many colleges recruit homeschoolers, because the admissions counselors know that homeschoolers are auto-didactic and have a good educational foundation.  

The process for applying for college scholarships is virtually the same for homeschoolers as other students.  It is, however, important to have a detailed high school transcript, documentation of extra-curricular activities, documentation of classes taken, etc.

Answer 8

Actually, you qualify for almost any scholarship and even some that public and charter school students can't apply for. It's all about looking around.

Answer 9

I know 1 homeschooler.  I work with him and he has problems understanding everything.  I don't think are taught the wide range of knowledge public schoolers are taught, therefore they are not as smart and will not get most scholarships.

Answer 10

Yes! You just have to have good transcripts prepared and you have to go find the scholarships yourself.

Answer 11

Yes! Most homeschoolers are active volunteers, and strive for good grades.

Many of my homeschooled friends received scholarships for their academic and volunteer work. In fact, the majority of my (homeschooled) friends have full 4 year scholarships.

Check out some scholarships websites, and you'll see it's true.

Answer 12

It does depend where you are.  In Ontario, Canada, home schoolers are generally NOT considered for academic scholarships depending on grades if they haven't taken the provincial curriculum through an accredited school. (And we don't even have athletic scholarships!) but they may apply for student loans.

Answer 13

Scholarships are definitely available to home schoolers. They look at test scores and your portfolio. Just keep records of all classes, books, activities and community service you do.

Check this page for help with Home school forms:

http://www.donnayoung.org/forms/planners...

edit to add: To Dogboy, I know SEVERAL public school students who are struggling in the real world because of the lack of skills they learned in school. Still, I would not say that all students coming from that system are not successful. Maybe you should do a little research before you try and answer a question you know nothing about. I have done the research, and my oldest is lined up to go to college with scholarships and through ROTC programs.  I also have several families that I have gotten support from that have kids that have been in college and graduated with honors. This year, my friends 18 year old son earned his AA degree and is continuing his education, all paid through scholarships.

Ignorance really isn't attractive....

Answer 14

It depends on the scholarship.  Every one has different requirements and some do not allow homeschoolers to apply.