Trying to navigate homeschooling or online schooling during the high school years AND want to ensure your child is meeting the specific requirements for NCAA eligibility? Luckily, resources are here to help and simplify the process of homeschooling and online school and NCAA eligibility!
Brand new to the NCAA process? Start by reading our Guide to the NCAA process. Then, take a look at these resources!
Podcasts related to online school and NCAA and homeschooling…
A few free podcast episodes exist dedicated to the topic of homeschooling and NCAA regulations and are a great place to begin. Two specific episodes are short (about 30 minutes) and provide some detailed recommendations for both the student-athlete and the parent.
Ultimate Homeschool Radio Show- NCAA Sports (Episode 371)
Homeschool Highschool Podcast – Homeschool Swimmer Goes To Harvard (Episode 107)
Although not specific to NCAA, one additional podcast show is worth subscribing to while you have high school-aged children. Filled with a vast array of college prep information, such as ACTs, scholarships, study tips, and more, you and your son or daughter are sure to pick up some tips.
NCAA Website
If you have not visited the homeschool section of the NCAA website, do it now! It’s best to start researching while your prospective student athlete is in middle school- if you are passed that, don’t worry- you have time to catch up! A huge portfolio of information, including How-Tos, a homeschool tool kit, transcript examples and more, will assist you throughout the entire process. You will find answers to most of your questions on their site and can also reach out with any unique issues.
Resources To Help With Transcript Creation
If you are feeling hesitant about your record-keeping for homeschooling or online school, it’s possible to get expert help regarding transcript creation. The links below provide specific directions, and one expert even will complete your paperwork for you (for a fee).
Information About What To Include on Transcript
Excelsior Classes offers counseling and assistance to homeschool families navigating the NCAA process. Services are available here.
Resources To Help With Course Selection
NCAA provides explicit instructions on what they consider core courses.
Core Course Information From NCAA
If you are using online curriculum for one or more classes, stop here for help. As the number of online courses climbs, it is imperative that you know which ones are already NCAA approved (thus you would not need to submit a CCW). You can search by platform / program on the link below. Be sure to search for each course- just because a program is ‘NCAA approved’ doesn’t mean every course they offer is approved.
Search for Approved Courses via NCAA Link
How-To Course on Outschool
Looking for some education for your student-athlete about the process? One instructor on Outschool.com offers a short course directed at equipping your child with the tools needed to navigate their future.
Social Media Groups
Last but not least, join a Facebook group (or a few) related to this topic! These are incredibly helpful! For example, the Homeschool and NCAA Academic Eligibility group on Facebook is stock-piled with helpful information, including sample CCWs and feedback from experienced parents. Groups also exist for specific sports, so you can search for your child’s sport and join individual groups as appropriate.
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I am a high school educational consultant for HSLDA. One of the member services we provide is a free transcript review. We also assist members with reviewing their CCWs for NCAA eligibility.
How do I know if the curriculum meets the standard? Example, does Teaching textbooks algebra qualify for credit?