Homeschool benefits through Prince George's Community College homeschool concurrent enrollment
Prince George's Community College (PGCC) concurrent enrollment lets homeschooled juniors and seniors take college classes for credit, and Maryland residents get 50% off tuition: a 3-credit class costs a county resident $178.50 in tuition instead of $357. Your student needs at least a 2.6 unweighted GPA.
Who qualifies
Is a junior or senior
Concurrent enrollment is for private, homeschooled, and non-Prince George's County Maryland 11th and 12th graders. Younger students in grades 8-10 can only enter through the Talented and Gifted route.
Has a 2.6 GPA
Your student needs an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.6, so have a homeschool transcript ready.
Meets course placement rules
Some courses require placement through GPA, Accuplacer, SAT, or ACT scores before your student can register.
Lives in Maryland for the discount
The 50% tuition discount goes to eligible Maryland residents. Out-of-state students can enroll but the page does not offer them the discount.
What it is worth
PGCC charges $119 per credit hour for county residents and $214 for other Maryland residents in fall 2026, plus a $47 per credit instructional service fee and a $25 registration fee each semester.
- County resident tuition before the discount
- $357
- County resident tuition after 50% off
- $178.50
- Other Maryland resident tuition after 50% off
- $321
- Instructional service fee (3 credits)
- $141
- Registration fee per semester
- $25
The discount is stated for tuition only, and textbooks are listed as paid only for public-school dual enrollment students, so ask admissions whether any fees are reduced for concurrent students.
From applying to keeping it
- Before you apply
Prepare a transcript
Make sure your student's homeschool record shows an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher, and plan for placement testing if the course needs it.
- By the term deadline
Apply online
Submit the PGCC application with its required supplemental items. Deadlines are December 18, 2026 for spring 2027, April 16, 2027 for summer, and July 16, 2027 for fall.
- Each term
Register and pay
Pay the discounted tuition plus fees for each class your student takes.
- While enrolled
Keep grades up
A student who falls below a 2.6 high school GPA or a 2.0 PGCC GPA may be dismissed from the program.
What it pays for
Covered
- 50% of tuition for Maryland residents
- College credit for each completed course
Not covered
- Textbooks
- Registration and instructional service fees, unless admissions says otherwise
- The discount for out-of-state students
Your family pays the other half of tuition plus fees and books, because full tuition, fees, and textbooks are paid only for Prince George's County public school students in dual enrollment.
Good to know
Homeschooled 11th and 12th graders can enroll
PGCC names homeschooled 11th and 12th graders as eligible for concurrent enrollment, which runs the same way as its dual enrollment program.
You decide whether PGCC credits count
PGCC leaves it to your school to decide whether and how to award high school credit for its courses. As the homeschool, you make that call.
Who to contact
The team in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions answers questions about applying, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Bladen Hall, Room 125.
301-546-7469 High school programs page
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Maryland
You must submit the prescribed consent form to the local superintendent at least 15 days before starting. District-supervised families verify continuation before each school year and report status changes. A qualifying nonpublic supervisor reports continuing enrollment and status changes to the district.
Maryland sets these rules:
- Subjects: Provide regular, thorough instruction of sufficient duration in English, math, science, social studies, art, music, health, and PE. A qualifying nonpublic-supervised program must provide regular, thorough instruction in the usual public-school studies.
- Testing: State standardized testing is voluntary. District-supervised programs have portfolio reviews at semester ends, with no more than three reviews per school year.
- Records: For district supervision, keep instructional materials and work samples demonstrating required instruction; college report cards or transcripts may substitute for those courses. Qualifying nonpublic supervision follows COMAR’s separate requirements.
- Teachers: No state teaching credential required for the parent providing home instruction.
Read the Maryland homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Maryland
Questions parents ask
- We live outside Prince George's County. Do we still get the discount?
- Yes, if you live in Maryland. Concurrent enrollment is open to residents of other Maryland counties, though their tuition rate is $214 per credit before the 50% discount.
- Can my 9th grader start early?
- Only through the Talented and Gifted program, which takes students in grades 8-10 who have a talented-and-gifted designation from the past year and an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0.
- Does the discount cover books and fees?
- No, as far as the page says. It promises a 50% tuition discount only, so plan to pay the $47 per credit instructional service fee, the $25 registration fee, and textbooks unless admissions tells you otherwise.
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