Homeschool benefits through Sweetwater County and Western Wyoming Community College
Through Western Wyoming College's partnership with Sweetwater County BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), a homeschooled Sweetwater County student aged 16 to 18 can take Western classes with tuition and most course fees paid, up to 12 credits a term in fall and spring and 6 in summer. At Western's $112 resident rate, a single 3-credit class is $336 your family does not pay. Other options include museum and arts admission.
What it offers
- Western Wyoming Community College concurrent enrollment
- Sweetwater County BOCES and Western Wyoming homeschool dual enrollment
- Sweetwater County Historical Museum homeschool programs
Western Wyoming Community College concurrent enrollment
Who qualifies
Lives in Sweetwater County
The program is for Sweetwater County students and is run with Sweetwater BOCES.
Enrolled in a homeschool program
Your student must be 16 to 18 and still homeschooling. Finishing the homeschool program ends eligibility, and Sweetwater County high school graduates cannot take part.
Signs up with Western Outreach
Homeschool students work with Western's Outreach department to register in DualEnroll, the system the program uses to count participants.
What BOCES pays
Western's 2026-27 tuition for Wyoming residents is $112 per credit hour, and BOCES covers up to 12 credits in fall and spring and 6 in summer.
- One 3-credit class
- $336
- Fall or spring term at the 12-credit cap
- $1,344
- Summer term at the 6-credit cap
- $672
- Full year at the caps (30 credits)
- $3,360
On top of tuition, Western lists $30 per credit in required student fees and a $45 per credit academic support fee. Ask Outreach which of these BOCES pays under "most course fees."
From applying to keeping it
- Ages 16 to 18
Talk to Outreach
Western gives homeschool students a dedicated contact, the Sweetwater Dual Coordinator, in place of a high school counselor.
- Each term
Register in DualEnroll
Choose courses within the 12-credit fall and spring caps or the 6-credit summer cap and register through DualEnroll.
- Before classes
Ask about books
Kayli Rust answers book questions for homeschool families at 307-872-1310 or krust@westernwyoming.edu.
- Every term
Stay eligible
Your student stays eligible while homeschooling and while 18 or younger on the first day of each term.
What it pays for
Covered
- Tuition up to the credit caps
- Most course fees
Not covered
- Developmental Studies courses below the 1000 level
- Summer credits after a May graduation
- Classes your student registers for outside DualEnroll
The Sweetwater County grant pays the bill only for courses registered through DualEnroll, so a class added another way is billed to your family.
Who to contact
Sweetwater BOCES funds the program and runs concurrent enrollment and other education services for county residents.
307-382-1790 Sweetwater BOCES website
Sweetwater County BOCES and Western Wyoming homeschool dual enrollment
Who qualifies
Homeschooled in Sweetwater County
The program serves Sweetwater County students in partnership with Sweetwater BOCES, and homeschool students take part through Western's Outreach department.
Is 16 to 18 years old
Homeschool students may register through age 18, as long as they are still 18 on the first day of the term.
Still in the homeschool program
Once your student completes the homeschool program, they are no longer eligible.
Registers through DualEnroll
Students who do not register in the DualEnroll system are not counted as participants and pay for their own courses.
What it is worth
Western charges Wyoming residents $112 per credit hour in tuition for fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027.
- One 3-credit class
- $336
- Fall or spring term at the 12-credit cap
- $1,344
- Summer term at the 6-credit cap
- $672
- Full year at the caps (30 credits)
- $3,360
Western also charges $75 per credit in required and academic support fees, and BOCES covers "most course fees," so ask Outreach which fees your family would still owe.
From applying to keeping it
- Before you register
Contact the dual coordinator
Lyndsey Love, Western's Sweetwater Dual Coordinator, helps homeschool families with available courses, enrollment steps, and eligibility.
- Before each term
Register in DualEnroll
Work with Western's Outreach department to sign up for courses in the DualEnroll registration system.
- Before classes start
Sort out books
Contact Kayli Rust at 307-872-1310 with questions about college books, since Western tells homeschool families to check whether textbooks are covered in their area.
- During the course
Keep grades up
Students who earn a D or F follow Western's Future Focused Support guidelines.
- When homeschool ends
Eligibility stops
Coverage ends when your student completes the homeschool program, and students who finish in May cannot use summer credits after graduating.
What it pays for
Covered
- Tuition
- Most course fees
- Up to 12 credits each fall and spring
- Up to 6 credits each summer
Not covered
- Developmental Studies courses numbered below 1000
- Courses not registered through DualEnroll
- Courses after your student finishes homeschooling
BOCES pays tuition and most course fees; books are handled separately, so confirm textbook coverage with Kayli Rust before the term.
Who to contact
Lyndsey Love, Sweetwater Dual Coordinator at Mustang Central, is Western's dedicated contact for homeschool families.
llove@westernwyoming.edu 307-382-1671 Homeschool dual enrollment
Sweetwater County Historical Museum homeschool programs
Who qualifies
Teaches at home
The museum says educators in public, private, and home schools can use its resources, and it runs homeschool programs for families throughout Sweetwater County.
Books a week ahead
Request programs and kits at least one week (seven days) before you want them, using the museum's booking form or by calling the Public Engagement Coordinator.
Checks kit availability
Classroom kits are lent one week at a time so more groups can use them, and the museum posts an availability calendar to check before you request one.
What the museum offers
The terms come from the museum's education program, classroom kit, and presentation pages.
- Homeschool program in the museum classroom
- Free
- Classroom kit loan
- Free, 1 week
- Booking notice
- 7 days
- Kits available
- 5 topics
- Grade level most kits are built for
- Upper elementary
The program pages do not give group sizes or session lengths, so ask how many children a homeschool session can take when you book.
How to book a program
- Before you book
Pick a program or kit
Kits cover Dinos and Fossils, The Fur Trade, Westward Expansion, Urban vs Rural, and Local Civics, and each includes artifacts, lesson plans, and teacher background.
- At least 7 days ahead
Request a date
Fill out the museum's booking form or call Laura Dale at 307-872-6435.
- On the day
Come to the museum classroom
Homeschool programs take place in the classroom at 3 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, a few blocks from I-80 exits 89 and 91.
- After a kit loan
Return it in a week
Bring the kit back after one week and send the museum your feedback through its classroom kit form.
What it includes
Included
- In-person homeschool programs for several age groups
- Classroom kits with artifacts and lesson plans
- Programs adapted for scout groups and other organizations
Who to contact about museum programs
Laura Dale, the museum's Public Engagement Coordinator, books educational programs and classroom kits.
307-872-6435 Education programs and booking form
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Wyoming
To withdraw a child under 18, a parent, guardian, or other responsible person must meet in person with a school counselor or administrator and give written consent. This does not apply if the district was already told the child will enroll in another district, a private school, or a home-based program. Since July 1, 2025, families no longer submit curriculum to the district.
Wyoming sets these rules:
- Subjects: Provide a sequentially progressive curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, civics, history, literature, and science.
- Testing: Wyoming does not require a statewide standardized test for homeschoolers.
- Records: No routine state portfolio filing is required; keep the withdrawal record and evidence of subject coverage.
- Teachers: No state homeschool-parent credential is required.
Wyoming also has an education savings account that home-educated students can use.
- The Wyoming Education Savings Account pays $7,000 a year to residents ages 4 through grade 12 who are not enrolled in public school. The 2026-27 cycle is closed, and students must cover the core subjects and take an assessment.
Read the Wyoming homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Wyoming
Questions parents ask
- What is the difference between dual and concurrent credit at Western?
- Dual credit courses are taught by Western faculty and count for both high school and college credit. Concurrent courses are taught inside a high school during the school day by high school teachers approved as Western adjuncts.
- Are textbooks included in Western's concurrent courses?
- It depends on the area, Western says. Check with your local Outreach office; Kayli Rust handles textbook questions in Sweetwater County.
- Will we pay anything for Sweetwater BOCES dual enrollment?
- Possibly, for some fees and textbooks. BOCES pays tuition and most course fees within the credit caps, so ask about the rest, and note that courses taken outside DualEnroll are billed to you.
- My student turns 19 in the middle of a term. Can they still take the BOCES-funded class?
- Yes, if your student is still 18 on the first day of the term, which is when eligibility is set.
- Can I borrow a museum classroom kit for my homeschool?
- Yes. Kits are aligned with Wyoming standards in social studies, science, reading, writing, and math, and you can keep one for a week.
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