College and University: How Can a Home Schooler Apply?
High school home schoolers usually can take a course at the local community college, during their high school years, if their ISP administrator signs a form or writes a letter. Colleges are not obligated by law to provide classes other then those which a school does not normally provide. But many colleges are unaware of this law and will allow student enrollment. (Even elementary students can take college courses under certain conditions). Every resident is allowed to take college courses if they have a high school diploma or are over the age of 18. Home schoolers under 18 who have a California High School Proficiency Certificate may be required by the college to forgo enrollment until they turn 18. Any student who qualifies can enter a state university as a transfer student from a local college. Home schooled students can enter state universities straight from high school under certain conditions (SAT scores, carefully planned high school courses, etc.). Many private universities have
