Homeschool benefits: St. Louis County Library
A free St. Louis County Library card gives your homeschool live online tutoring for grades K-12, research databases, language and video courses, three-week science kits, and Educator Bundles of books pulled for your topic. Louis County, St. Louis City, or St. Charles County. Other options include college classes and scholarships.
St. Louis County Library homeschool resources
Who qualifies
Lives in the service area
Cards are free to people who live in or pay property taxes to St. Louis County, St. Louis City, or St. Charles County. Other St. Louis-area residents in listed counties can buy a $50 family card for 12 months.
Shows a photo ID
Bring photo identification, such as a driver's license, with your name and current address, or add another document that shows the address.
Parent signs for children under 18
A parent or guardian creates the account for a child under 18. No school enrollment is needed: the library's homeschool guide is written for families teaching at home.
What the card gives you
The terms come from the library's Homeschool Resource Guide and library card page.
- Brainfuse HelpNow live tutoring
- Grades K-12, any cardholder
- Sci-Finders science kits
- 3 weeks, pick up at any branch
- Telescopes and binoculars
- 21 days
- Educator Bundle of topic books
- Request 2 weeks ahead
- Free printing
- $5 a month
- LinkedIn Learning videos
- No limit
Bundle contents depend on what is available in the system, and reciprocal or nonresident cardholders can face limits on eMedia and cannot use interlibrary loan.
How to get the card
- Before you go
Bring a photo ID
Have a photo ID with your current address, or a second document that shows it.
- Online or at a branch
Apply for a card
Fill out the online application or stop by any branch. Create your child's account yourself if your child is under 18.
- When you plan a unit
Request an Educator Bundle
Submit the Educator Bundle form at least two weeks before you need the books. The form is built for classrooms, but the library encourages homeschoolers to use it.
- Every three weeks
Return or swap kits
Science kits, Parent Packs, telescopes, and binoculars go out for three weeks at a time.
What it includes
Included
- Live K-12 tutoring through Brainfuse HelpNow
- Research databases such as World Book and Explora
- Language and video courses
- Science and reading kits
- One-on-one Book a Librarian sessions
Not included
- Interlibrary loan for nonresident and reciprocal cardholders
- Software needed for LinkedIn Learning courses
Who to contact about homeschool resources
Library staff can help you find homeschool materials in the catalog and answer card questions.
St. Louis Community College homeschool dual enrollment
Who qualifies
Is a sophomore through senior
Dual enrollment is for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. A younger student can email dcep@stlcc.edu to discuss eligibility.
Has a 2.0 unweighted GPA
Your homeschool transcript needs to show at least a 2.0 unweighted GPA.
Is ready for college work
Your student should meet college-level reading proficiency and may need placement for math and English, using high school grades, an STLCC test, or ACT or AP scores.
Has parent approval
A parent or guardian and a school administrator approve the enrollment. STLCC says homeschooled students who meet the criteria can apply, submit transcripts, and register.
What it costs
STLCC's dual enrollment rates for 2026-27 include the $10 activity, $11 technology, and $6 service fees per credit hour.
- One 3-credit class, in-district ($77)
- $231
- One 3-credit class, out-of-district ($101.50)
- $304.50
- One 3-credit class, out-of-state ($132.50)
- $397.50
- 12 credits in a term, in-district
- $924
- Same 3-credit class at the regular in-district rate ($127)
- $381
In-district means living in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or the parts of Franklin and Jefferson counties in the Meramec Valley R-III and Rockwood R-6 school districts. Out-of-district and out-of-state students taking online classes pay $78.50 per credit hour.
From applying to keeping it
- Before you apply
Talk to the homeschool contact
Contact Jeannette Musgrave, who handles homeschool and out-of-district dual enrollment, about eligibility and your rate.
- Apply
Apply and activate your account
Submit the STLCC application, then set up the MySTLCC ID and student email from the message with your student's A number.
- After applying
Submit the authorization form
Send the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form with your homeschool transcript, and approve the enrollment as parent.
- Before classes
Register and attend orientation
Take placement tests if needed, register for approved classes, and attend a Dual Enrollment Orientation.
- Each term
Pay tuition and buy books
Pay the reduced tuition and fees, order textbooks, and pick up the student ID card.
What it pays for
Covered
- Tuition at half the normal rate
- Activity, technology, and service fees
Not covered
- Textbooks
- Course-specific fees such as lab or certification fees
Who to contact
Jeannette Musgrave at the Wildwood campus is the dual enrollment contact 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
Questions parents ask
- Does St. Louis County Library have resources for homeschool families?
- Yes. St. Louis County Library publishes a Homeschool Resource Guide that sorts its databases and courses by educational level, and it encourages homeschoolers to request Educator Bundles.
- Can my child have their own St. Louis County Library card?
- Yes. A parent or guardian has to create the account for anyone under 18.
- Can a homeschooled student take STLCC dual enrollment?
- Yes. STLCC says homeschooled students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply, send transcripts, and register for approved courses. The college lists a dedicated contact for homeschool families.
- Is there help paying for STLCC dual enrollment?
- Yes. STLCC's Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Scholarship serves students taking more than six credit hours who show financial need. Juniors and seniors with need can also apply for a State of Missouri scholarship.
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$149/month per child after the trial.
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