Homeschool benefits and savings in Wichita
WSU Tech charges homeschool students a flat $149 per general education course of up to three credit hours, or $199 for a longer course, instead of the $139-per-credit-hour 2026-27 rate. Your student can take these transferable courses from the summer after freshman year through the summer after senior year. Other options include library educator cards and resources.
Benefits in Wichita
- WSU Tech homeschool JumpStart tuition rate
- Wichita Public Library homeschool hangout
- WSU Tech homeschool tuition-free CTE route
WSU Tech homeschool JumpStart tuition rate
Who qualifies
Meets admission guidelines
High school students must meet WSU Tech's admission guidelines and earn acceptable ACT or Accuplacer scores for general education courses.
Picks an eligible course
Eligible courses include English Composition, College Algebra, Public Speaking, Anatomy and Physiology, Spanish, and US History. Availability varies.
What it is worth
WSU Tech's 2026-27 general education tuition is $139 per credit hour; the homeschool rate is a flat $149 or $199 per course.
- 3-credit course, such as English Composition I
- $417 vs. $149
- 4-credit course
- $556 vs. $199
- 5-credit course
- $695 vs. $199
- Two 3-credit courses a semester
- $834 vs. $298
- Four 3-credit courses a year
- $1,668 vs. $596
Registration, lab, and online fees may apply, and textbooks are not included, so ask for the full cost of each course before enrolling.
From applying to keeping it
- Before you enroll
Get placement scores
Have your student take the ACT or the Accuplacer, since general education courses need acceptable scores.
- When you are ready
Complete the homeschool form
Use the Get Started link on WSU Tech's homeschool page to begin admission.
- Summer after 9th grade
Take the first course
Your student can start with a course such as English Composition I or College Algebra.
- Each semester
Register and pay
Register and pay tuition each semester. WSU Tech accepts cash, check, money orders, and credit cards with no extra fee, and offers a payment plan.
- Later
Transfer the credit
Listed courses are guaranteed to transfer to public Kansas colleges and universities.
What it pays for
Covered
- Tuition on eligible general education courses
- Credits that transfer to public Kansas colleges and universities
Not covered
- Textbooks and materials
Who to contact
Jena Roth, Dean of High School Partnerships and Community Outreach, answers questions about homeschool courses and rates.
jroth2@wsutech.edu 316-677-1069 Homeschool page
Wichita Public Library homeschool hangout
Who qualifies
Homeschools your children
The library invites homeschool students and their families. No library card or school proof is listed.
Comes to the Rockwell Branch
Sessions meet in the Meeting Room at the Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 East 9th Street North, Wichita.
Parents stay if they can
Adults are strongly encouraged to stay and socialize while the children do the activities.
What the meetup offers
The details come from the library's event calendar listing for the Homeschool Hangout series, which began September 4, 2026.
- Cost
- Free
- Length
- 1 hour
- Ages
- All ages
- Registration
- Not required
- Sessions posted for fall 2026
- Sept. 4 and Nov. 6
Each session has a different theme, and the calendar does not yet list dates after November 6, so check the event calendar or call the branch for the next one.
How to attend
- Before you go
Check the calendar
Look up the next Homeschool Hangout on the library's event calendar, since each session has its own theme.
- Friday, November 6, 2026
Attend the session
Come to the Rockwell Branch Meeting Room from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- During the session
Join in
Children work on activities at their skill level, and parents meet other homeschool families.
- After each session
Watch for the next date
The library adds new themed sessions to the series on its calendar.
What it includes
Included
- Time for parents to meet other homeschool families
Who to contact about the hangout
The Rockwell Branch hosts the Homeschool Hangout, and Katrina York is the event contact.
WSU Tech homeschool tuition-free CTE route
Who qualifies
Is a homeschool high schooler
Homeschool students can join the summer after their sophomore year and keep taking free CTE courses until they graduate.
Picks an approved CTE course
The state pays tuition only for technical courses in programs the Kansas Board of Regents has approved.
Lives in Kansas
Senate Bill 155, known as Excel in CTE, is state-funded tuition for Kansas high school students.
What it is worth
WSU Tech lists free tuition for homeschool CTE students, and the Kansas Board of Regents explains what Excel in CTE pays and what programs may still charge.
- Tuition on approved CTE courses
- State of Kansas
- Program fees
- You, if the program charges them
- Textbooks
- You, if required
- Tools
- You, if required
- Personal protective equipment
- You, if the program requires it
Fees vary by program, so ask WSU Tech's high school advising team for the fee list for your student's program before you enroll.
From applying to keeping it
- Before you enroll
Contact high school advising
Talk with WSU Tech's high school advising team about which approved CTE program fits your student.
- When you are ready
Complete the homeschool form
Use the Get Started link on WSU Tech's homeschool page to register your student's interest and begin admission.
- Summer after 10th grade
Start classes
Your student can take the first tuition-free CTE course on a WSU Tech campus.
- Each semester
Register again
WSU Tech's JumpStart program has students register and pay any charges each semester.
- Until graduation
Keep taking courses
Free tuition continues until your student graduates from high school.
What it pays for
Covered
- Tuition for approved technical courses
- Classes on a WSU Tech campus
Not covered
- Program fees
- Textbooks
- Tools
- Personal protective equipment
Excel in CTE covers tuition only; a technical program may add fees for textbooks, tools, and protective equipment.
The State of Kansas pays the tuition through Senate Bill 155.
Who to contact
Jena Roth, Dean of High School Partnerships and Community Outreach, answers questions about homeschool enrollment and CTE courses.
jroth2@wsutech.edu 316-677-1069 Homeschool page
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Kansas
You must register the school name, address, and records custodian with KSDE once, not annually. You must notify the previous school when transferring a student.
Kansas sets these rules:
- Subjects: Parents choose the curriculum. Instruction must be competent and substantially equivalent in time to the local public school term.
- Testing: Kansas does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: KSDE recommends complete progress records for transfers and college admission; it does not prescribe a homeschool portfolio or attendance-record format.
- Teachers: Courses must be taught by competent instructors; a state teaching license is not required.
Read the Kansas homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Kansas
Questions parents ask
- Will WSU Tech credits transfer?
- Yes, for listed courses, which are guaranteed to transfer to public Kansas colleges and universities. Many general education courses also transfer to colleges such as Newman, Wichita State, and Kansas State.
- Are there WSU Tech fees on top of the $149?
- There can be. WSU Tech says registration, lab, and online fees may apply, and textbooks are extra.
- Do I have to stay with my children at the Homeschool Hangout?
- It is not required, but the library strongly encourages adults to stay, since the sessions are meant to connect homeschool parents as well as children.
- What will the children do at the Homeschool Hangout?
- Each session has a theme, with activities at different skill levels so younger and older children can take part.
- Which WSU Tech courses count as free CTE?
- Courses in approved technical programs, such as welding, CNA, interior design, and criminal justice. WSU Tech lists Aviation, Business, Manufacturing, Design, and Healthcare as the eligible areas of study.
- Will we pay anything for WSU Tech CTE courses?
- Possibly. Tuition is free, but technical programs may charge for textbooks, tools, and personal protective equipment.
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