Homeschool reimbursement and benefits in Connecticut
No state homeschool tax credit or deduction. Local programs can still help with specific costs and services.
What public funding exists, and what it asks of you
Connecticut's education department guidance for homeschoolers names no grant, allotment, voucher, or statewide part-time enrollment for homeschooled children.
The education department suggests you keep an attendance log of days and hours, and a portfolio of your child's work samples and the books you used. You can return your child to public school at any time. A district does not have to award graduation credit for homeschool work in grades 9 through 12, and the state does not recognize homeschool credits or credentials. The route to an official diploma is passing the GED test.
On taxes, the 2025 state return lets you subtract contributions to the state's 529 college savings plan (CHET), up to $5,000 per individual or $10,000 for joint filers.
Local help in Connecticut
The local programs we have checked across the state cover school services, library resources, recreation, transportation, college and dual credit, and other services. Each local program sets its own rules for who qualifies. Search your ZIP code to see the ones that serve your address.
The state's homeschool rules
State law does not require a homeschool notice. The State Department of Education asks parents to tell their local school district that they intend to homeschool, but that request is guidance, not a legal requirement.
- Subjects: Instruction in Connecticut must include reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic, US history, and citizenship.
- Testing: Connecticut does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: Connecticut does not require homeschool records, but keeping them is recommended.
- Teachers: Connecticut does not require a teaching certificate or degree to homeschool your own child.
Read the Connecticut homeschooling guide
Questions parents ask
- What should I confirm before buying or applying?
- Who qualifies, what the program pays for, who receives the payment, and whether you need approval before you buy. Confirm each with the provider. Keep receipts and any award or payment confirmation; a listing does not guarantee an award.
The coursework alongside those local services
Local services can help with books, travel, and activities. We teach the courses and grade the work, so you can use those services alongside your child’s learning.
$149/month per child after the trial.