Homeschool Dual Enrollment in Massachusetts
Yes. Massachusetts homeschoolers can take college courses through the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) at participating public colleges. The first CDEP-funded course is free or carries a nominal fee.
How CDEP works for homeschoolers
The Department of Higher Education runs CDEP, and its rules name homeschooled students as eligible alongside public and private school students. The course earns college credit, and your homeschool can also count it toward high school graduation.
Seats depend on each campus's capacity and on state funding, so admission to a course does not guarantee CDEP will pay for it.
After the first funded course, the college sets the charge for later courses. CDEP's own FAQ adds that students pay no tuition or fees for CDEP courses, though some colleges charge a nominal admission fee, so ask the campus which rule it follows.
Before your child can enroll
Residence
Your child is a Massachusetts resident.
No diploma yet
Your child does not already hold a high school diploma or an equivalency credential.
Course prerequisites
Your child meets the prerequisites for each course at the participating campus.
Enrolling in a college course
First step
Ask the dual enrollment office at a participating community college or state university whether it has CDEP seats for homeschoolers this term.
What it costs
Books, and any fee the college charges beyond the CDEP award, are the family's cost.
When to apply
Apply by the campus's CDEP and course registration deadlines for the term you want.
A homeschool plan alongside college courses
We teach the subjects your teen takes at home and generate the homeschool transcript from that coursework.
$149/month per child after the trial.