Homeschool benefits: St. Louis Community College

Homeschooled high school students can take St. Louis Community College classes through dual enrollment at half the normal per-credit tuition: $77 per credit hour in-district or $101.50 out-of-district for 2026-27, fees included. Your student applies, sends a homeschool transcript, and registers with an advisor.

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

Who qualifies

1. Homeschooled in grades 10-12

   STLCC's dual enrollment is for sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and homeschooled students who meet the criteria can apply. Younger students can ask dcep@stlcc.edu about eligibility.

2. Holds a 2.0 unweighted GPA

   Your student needs at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA on the transcript you submit.

3. Places into college courses

   Math and English need placement, using high school grades, STLCC placement scores, or ACT or AP scores, and students should read at college level.

What it costs

STLCC charges dual enrollment students $77 per credit hour in-district for 2026-27, half the $127 regular rate, with activity, technology, and service fees included.

One class (3 credits)

$231

Two classes (6 credits)

$462

Four classes (12 credits)

$924

Maximum load (18 credits)

$1,386

Savings on one class versus $127 regular rate

$150

Out-of-state students pay $132.50 per credit hour, and books and course-specific fees are extra.

From applying to the first class

1. First

   Apply to STLCC

   Create an account and submit the college application. An email then gives your student an A number and steps to set up a MySTLCC ID and email.

2. Before registration

   Plan with an advisor

   Take Accuplacer or another placement test if recommended, and register for approved classes with an advisor's help if needed.

3. Before the term

   Orientation and payment

   Attend a Dual Enrollment Orientation, pay tuition and fees, and order textbooks.

What it pays for

Covered

• Half-price tuition
• Activity, technology, and service fees
• Advising, tutoring, and library access

Not covered

• Textbooks
• Course-specific fees

Good to know

• Homeschooled students can apply

  Homeschooled students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for STLCC dual enrollment, submit transcripts, and register for approved courses.

• You approve your student's dual enrollment

  As the parent, you approve it after you submit the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form and transcript. Registration and drops then go through an STLCC advisor or the dual credit and dual enrollment office.

Who to contact

Jeannette Musgrave handles dual enrollment for homeschool and out-of-district students.

jmusgrave2@stlcc.edu 636-422-2014 Dual Enrollment Program

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Missouri

No annual homeschool registration required. If withdrawing from public school, a written notice requesting removal from its rolls documents the change.

Missouri sets these rules:

• Subjects: For students under 16, offer at least 1,000 hours of instruction: 600 in reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, or related courses, including 400 at the regular homeschool location. The statutory hours and recordkeeping rules do not apply at age 16 or older.
• Testing: Missouri does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
• Records: For students under 16, keep a subject and activity record, a work-sample portfolio, and progress evaluations, or equivalent written or credible evidence.
• Teachers: No state teaching-license or degree requirement for a homeschool instructor.

Read the Missouri homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Missouri

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