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Homeschooling Costs
Homeschooling does not have to break your budget! The range of families who homeschool varies from the very rich to low-income. There are many resources such as used curriculum, the Internet, local co-ops, and the library that can help you homeschool on a budget.
Helpful Websites
Homeschooling on a Budget - A resource for families looking for free curriculum and resources
Homeschooling on a Budget - "What if I told you there were families providing an excellent education for their homeschooled child for $50 per year? And even for those of us who splurge on a few beautiful books occasionally, we can easily manage to keep our total expenses under $200 a year. Sound impossible? Here's how..."
Budget Home$chool - Excellent resources on this website from Shawn and Annette Hall.
Developing a Homeschool Budget - Step-by-step advice from homeschool mom Barbara Handley of Another Path
Inexpensive Educational Supplies - "How much are supplies for unschooling? It ranges somewhere between nothing and everything--the whole budget. Once a family starts to consider everything educational, even groceries and cleaning supplies are educational. For beginners, though, part of the trick is working on the definition of 'educational.'"
Links to Substantial Curriculum - From Homeschoolers of Maine, this list includes some excellent resources.
Free Homeschool Curriculum - "There are pros and cons to free homeschool curriculum. This article has information on types of free homeschool curriculum and where to find free homeschool curriculum. But is free homeschool curriculum really free, and is it of value?"
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Budget Home Schooling
Home schooling can be a rewarding experience for the entire family. However, it can also be hard on your pocketbook. Frugal home schooling is becoming a popular term among most families living on limited income or for those wanting to cut back on expenses.
Buying Used Home School Curriculum - Mistakes to Avoid
Buying home school curriculum can be expensive. Many people resort to purchasing their curriculum used, which usually works out very well for the buyer and seller. Here are a few warnings to watch out for to make your purchase of used home school curriculum, just what you need.
Miscellaneous Helps
Homeschooling and Educational Freebies
This list of freebies ranges from downloadable software to kits made available by industry associations.
Used Curriculum Resources
Most homeschoolers are always on the lookout for great deals on curriculum. Here are some of the most popular places to find used homeschooling curriculum.
Homeschool and Educator Discounts
Many companies offer a discount to educators, including homeschoolers, with some form of proof that you are an educator. This is a list of some companies that offer discounts and/or educator appreciation receptions for homeschoolers.
The Easy Truth about Homeschool Transcripts
The truth is, you don't have to spend hundreds or even THOUSANDS of dollars to create a winning homeschool transcript that will WOW the colleges! You can do it yourself and this wonderful book by Lee Binz can help. The Easy Truth about Homeschool Transcripts will guide you through the process of creating high school transcripts using the same method that earned Lee used for her sons.
Lee is a regular homeschool mom who two years ago struck gold. She discovered how to convert four years of independent homeschooling into transcripts that earned both of her sons full-tuition scholarships at their first choice university! For more information, visit Lee's website.
