Homeschool benefits through Waukesha County Technical College homeschool dual enrollment
Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) lets homeschooled students take college courses, earn up to 30 college credits and a credential through the Dual Enrollment Academy, or start a degree through Excelerate. Your family pays all course costs: tuition is $157.45 per credit for standard WCTC courses as of May 2026.
Who qualifies
Applies to WCTC
Apply to the college, unless your student is only taking a course with no degree or financial aid in mind.
Sends a homeschool transcript
Include full legal name, birth date, homeschool name, graduation or projected date, each course with grade and credit, and GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Has a lab chemistry credit
The transcript must show at least one full chemistry credit with a lab, completed with a C or better.
Meets course prerequisites
Homeschooled students must meet each course's prerequisites and are responsible for all course costs.
What courses cost
WCTC's Wisconsin resident rates effective May 2026 are $157.45 per credit for standard courses and $196.05 for Associate of Arts or Science courses, plus an $11.05 per credit activity fee.
- One standard course (3 credits)
- $505.50
- One Associate of Arts or Science course (3 credits)
- $621.30
- Two standard courses (6 credits)
- $1,011.00
- 12 standard credits
- $2,022.00
- 30 standard credits
- $5,055.00
Each course also has a material fee of at least $6, and WCTC describes Start College Now funding only for public high school students.
How to enroll
- Before you apply
Build the transcript
Prepare a homeschool transcript with every required field and the lab chemistry credit.
- When ready
Apply and send records
Apply to WCTC, submit the homeschool transcript, then choose a dual credit option or register for courses.
- By March 1, 2027
Dual Enrollment Academy
Applications for the next academy year are due March 1, 2027, with decision letters in April and a required summer orientation.
- Each term
Register and pay
Most WCTC classes run 8 weeks. Pay tuition, the activity fee, and material fees for each course your student takes.
What it includes
Included
- College courses for credit
- Dual Enrollment Academy credentials
- Excelerate degree, diploma, and certificate paths
- Academic advising and registration help
Not included
- Tuition and fees
- Safety equipment, supplies, and transportation
- Start College Now funding for homeschoolers
WCTC gives homeschooled students access to its courses and pathways, but the family pays for them.
Good to know
No state or district funding for homeschoolers
Homeschooled students are responsible for all course costs, based on WCTC's pages. Start College Now funding is described for public high school students who apply through their district.
Who to contact about enrolling
The Early College Opportunities team, which includes a dual credit specialist for private and homeschool students, answers questions about transcripts and course options.
ECO@wctc.edu 262-691-5488 Homeschooled students
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Wisconsin
You must file PI-1206 with DPI each year between July 1 and October 15. For withdrawal from public or private school after October 15, submit or update it on or before the date attendance ends. Update it when changing districts or the number of enrolled children.
Wisconsin sets these rules:
- Subjects: Provide at least 875 instructional hours each year and a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and health.
- Testing: Wisconsin does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: Keep copies of submitted PI-1206 reports; DPI retains them for seven years. Detailed instructional records are recommended, with no routine state submission required.
- Teachers: Wisconsin does not require a teaching certificate or degree to homeschool your own child.
Read the Wisconsin homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Wisconsin
Questions parents ask
- Can my student take one WCTC class without applying?
- Yes. Students not seeking a degree or financial aid can take courses without applying to the college.
- How old does my student need to be for Excelerate?
- At least 16, and a high school junior by the start of the first term.
- What does a full Dual Enrollment Academy load cost us?
- At the standard rate, 30 credits come to $4,723.50 in tuition plus $331.50 in activity fees, before material fees. Ask whether your student's academy courses use the standard rate.
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