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homeschooled through 9th grade, then sent my 15 year old to the local college. We have a great program called dual enrollment, and if they can pass the College Entrance, they can take classes for free that count as college and high school credit.

High school students can do this too; my daughter's been racking up college credits at the same time she's going to high school. Keep in mind that this is at one of those evil public schools that are supposed to be all "failing." The advanced biology course she took was the equivalent of the one I helped teach as a graduate student, in college. Her history course is considered the full equivalent of a college course, as are her English literature and art history. These are classes she's taking on the high school campus. When she gets a car, she can also take classes at the local university as well, but unfortunately not at a reduced rate (our state is feeling poor these days...)

Sounds like a similar program. The program in our county is open to all students, homeschooled, private or public students. (he didn't have a license since he just turned 16 in March, so I was the chaffeur this year, lots of driving back and forth)

In fact if you're a public school student in the program, they even pay for your books. Homeschooled and private school kids have to buy their own books.

But either way, I'm just happy that we're getting the college credits for free. He'll have 30 credits in two weeks when this term ends, and he has two more years to use the program. So conceivably he could have at least 90 credits "for free" even if he doesn't do any summer courses.

If he chooses to stay in the state college system, he should be able to transfer all the credits.

Sorry your state is poor. It sure helps the pocket book when the tuition is free, LOL.

"...she can also take classes at the local university as well,but unfortunately not at a reduced rate (our state is feeling poor these days...)"

Slightly off topic, but does you state provide in state or reduced tuition for illegal aliens? And what is the effect on your education system of the number of illegal aliens, particularly non English speaking, in your school systems?