Homeschool benefits and savings in Broward County

Broward College's Pledge2Success pays remaining tuition and fees for up to 75 credits over seven semesters toward an associate degree, worth up to $8,842.50 at the current in-state rate. Broward County homeschool graduates of 2026 from families with adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less qualify; the 2026 deadline was July 1, 2026. Other options include transit fare savings.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Broward College Pledge2Success Scholarship

Who qualifies

1. Broward homeschool graduate of 2026

   Eligible Broward County homeschool graduates of 2026 qualify alongside 2026 graduates of Broward public, private, and charter high schools.

2. Family income of $100,000 or less

   Annual adjusted gross income must be at or below $100,000. There is no separate financial-need test.

3. Files the FAFSA

   Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA and renew it each year by the deadline, because grants and other scholarships are applied first.

4. Florida resident, full time

   Submit a Florida Residency Declaration Form, qualify for in-state tuition, and enroll full time starting in fall 2026.

What it is worth

Broward College lists in-state on-campus tuition and fees at $117.90 per credit hour for associate-level courses.

One class (3 credits)

$353.70

Full-time term (12 credits)

$1,414.80

One year (30 credits)

$3,537

Associate degree (60 credits)

$7,074

Program maximum (75 credits)

$8,842.50

The page promises incentives of up to $2,000 a year but describes two $500 incentive scholarships, so ask the college which amount applies.

From applying to keeping it

1. By July 1, 2026

   Apply and file the FAFSA

   Complete Broward College's degree-seeking application, the FAFSA, and the Florida Residency Declaration. There is no separate Pledge2Success application.

2. Before fall 2026

   Send the final transcript

   Submit a final official high school transcript with the graduation date, and attend New Student Orientation.

3. Fall 2026

   Enroll full time

   Coverage begins in the fall. Take 12 credits in fall and spring and 6 in summer, or 15 in each of fall and spring.

4. Each term

   Keep a 2.0 GPA

   Hold a 2.0 GPA and pass 67% of the classes you attempt each semester.

5. Each year

   Renew the FAFSA

   Refile the FAFSA by the deadline to keep the award for up to seven semesters.

What it pays for

Covered

• Tuition
• Fees

Not covered

• Books and supplies
• Transportation
• Housing and food
• Bachelor's degrees
• Vocational certificates

Who pays first

1. Federal and state grants
2. Other scholarships
3. Pledge2Success

It is last-dollar aid: grants and scholarships pay first, Pledge2Success pays the tuition and fees left, and there is no cash refund.

Who to contact

Broward College's recruiting team answers Pledge2Success eligibility questions, and the financial aid line handles FAFSA questions.

bcrecruiting@broward.edu 954-201-7350 Pledge2Success page

Broward County Transit youth fare

Who qualifies

1. Is 18 or younger

   BCT's youth fares are for riders 18 years old or younger. Adult fares start at 19.

2. Shows proof of age

   Proof of age is required for a youth fare. BCT does not tie it to school enrollment, so carry a document that shows your child's age.

What the fare saves

BCT's fare page, updated August 13, 2026, lists youth fares next to adult fares for ages 19-64.

One-way cash fare

$1 ($2)

All-day bus pass

$4 ($5)

31-day bus pass

$40 ($70)

Premium Express one-way

$1.30 ($2.65)

Upgrade from local pass to Express

$1

Bus passes cannot be exchanged, refunded, or transferred, and BCT does not replace lost, stolen, or damaged cards.

How to ride at the youth fare

1. Before you ride

   Carry proof of age

   Bring a document showing your child is 18 or younger, since BCT requires proof of age for the youth fare.

2. Before you ride

   Pick a fare

   Pay $1 cash per ride, or buy a $4 all-day pass on the bus or a $40 youth 31-day pass for regular riding.

3. On the bus

   Pay exact fare

   Operators do not carry change. A 31-day pass starts the first day it is swiped.

4. At age 19

   Switch to adult fares

   Youth fares end after age 18, and adult fares apply to riders 19 to 64.

What it includes

Included

• BCT fixed-route buses
• Premium Express buses at the reduced express fare
• Transfers to Miami-Dade Transit, Palm Tran, and Tri-Rail on request

Not included

• Refunds or exchanges of passes
• Replacement of lost or damaged cards
• Change from the operator

Who to contact about youth fares

BCT Customer Service answers fare and pass questions; the Customer Service Center at Broward Central Terminal is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

954-357-8400 BCT fares

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Florida

You must file the initial written notice with the county superintendent within 30 days of starting. You must file a termination notice and the annual evaluation within 30 days of ending the program.

Florida sets these rules:

• Subjects: Parent-directed instruction; Florida law does not prescribe a specific curriculum for a home education program.
• Testing: Provide an annual educational evaluation using one statutory method; a portfolio review is one option, and an alternate method requires agreement with the district superintendent.
• Records: Keep a portfolio with an activities log made as instruction occurs, reading-material titles, and work samples. Preserve it for two years and make it available for inspection on 15 days’ written notice.
• Teachers: Florida does not require a teaching certificate or degree to homeschool your own child.

Florida also has two education savings accounts that home-educated students can use.

• The Personalized Education Program funds a Florida K-12 student's approved education costs through a scholarship organization, with income and priority rules. It is separate from registering a home education program with your district.
• The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities funds approved education and disability costs for a student with a qualifying disability, including one in a registered home education program. The award depends on the disability and its services.

Read the Florida homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Florida

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