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INSIDE
3 Home School Information Sheet
3 What does the NCAA consider
“Home Schooling”?
4 Nontraditional Home School Provider
4 Home School Course Evaluation
4 Coursework Completed Outside
of Home School
6 Registration Checklist
7 Fee Waivers
8 Submitting Student Records
9 Home School Transcript Information
11 Home School Transcript Example
12 Proof of Graduation
12 Accepted Proof of Graduation
12 Exceptions
14 Administrator and
Accordance Statement Information
15 Core-Course Worksheet Information
15 Home School Course Evaluation
15 What is a Core Course?
15 Core-Course Worksheet
16 Nontraditional Core-Course Worksheet
17 Core-Course Worksheet Instructions
18 Sample Course Descriptions
19 Sample Course Content/Goals/Outline
20 Course Content Requirements:
Comparative Religion or Philosophy
21 Home School Umbrella Program
22 Home School Checklist
22 Required Documentation
22 Review Process
22 Additional Questions
23 Home School FAQs
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HOME SCHOOL INFORMATION SHEET
What does the NCAA consider “Home Schooling”?
Generally, if a parent/guardian or tutor creates the curriculum, provides instruction, assesses the
coursework and/or awards grades and credit, the student is considered to be a home-schooled
student-athlete.
Learning at home does not necessarily equate to being home schooled. Because of the
tremendous growth of online and virtual education, a student may be able to learn at home
through an online school with online teachers, which would not be considered parent/guardian-
directed home school.
To help determine whether a college-bound student-athlete would be considered home schooled,
please review the following questions. This will help you determine whether the student’s
schooling would be considered “home school” or “nontraditional.” Remember: The NCAA
denition for nontraditional courses includes courses taken online through a program that
provides teachers, assessments and grading.
Who created or
developed the curriculum
for the courses?
Probable
Category
Who provides the
instruction in the courses?
Probable
Category
Outside school or program. Nontraditional
Course
Outside school or program. Nontraditional
Course
Home school parent/
guardian, tutor or umbrella
program.
Home
Schooling
Home school parent/
guardian, tutor or umbrella
program.
Home
Schooling
Who designed or created
the assignments and
assessments?
Probable
Category
Who evaluates or grades
the assignments and
assessments?
Probable
Category
Outside school or program. Nontraditional
Course
Outside school or program. Nontraditional
Course
Home school parent/
guardian, tutor or umbrella
program.
Home
Schooling
Home school parent/
guardian, tutor or umbrella
program.
Home
Schooling
Who determines what
score or grade is achieved
in the course(s)?
Probable
Category
Who is responsible for
producing a student
transcript or grade report?
Probable
Category
Outside school or program. Nontraditional
Course
Outside school or program. Nontraditional
Course
Home school parent/
guardian, tutor or umbrella
program.
Home
Schooling
Home school parent/
guardian, tutor or umbrella
program.
Home
Schooling
Note: If your answer to one or more of the questions above is “the home school parent/guardian, tutor or umbrella
program” you would likely be considered a home-schooled student-athlete.
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Nontraditional Home School Provider
Home school administrators may also purchase/implement nontraditional curriculum in the
home school program. If a nontraditional home school provider is used in the home school
program, the home school administrator will be required to complete the Nontraditional
Core-Course Worksheet.
Click here to review nontraditional home school providers.
Home School Course Evaluation
The only courses that require a home-schooling evaluation are those in which the home school
parent/guardian, tutor or umbrella program is the one is responsible for all the following:
» Planning and delivering actual instructional activities (lectures, discussions, tutorials,
feedback, assistance, etc.).
» Determining the student’s comprehension of the material by grading and evaluating
student performance and achievement on assignments and assessments and providing
appropriate re-teaching (if necessary) and feedback.
» Determining the overall grade the student achieved in the course.
» Either placing the grade on a transcript/grade report or reporting the grade to a
transcription agency or entity.
The following home school documentation is required for the course(s) to be considered in an
academic certication:
» Home school Transcript Example.
» Administrator and accordance statement information.
» Core-Course Worksheet or Nontraditional Core-Course Worksheet for each core
course completed.
Coursework Completed Outside of Home School
Traditional/Nontraditional High School/Program Coursework
For any outside traditional/nontraditional coursework completed in addition to the home
school program, the college-bound student-athlete should:
» Include the high school/program in their education profile.
» Check the status
of the high school/program to ensure it is “Cleared,” and has an
approved core-course list. (Be sure to review the Additional Information section.)
» Ask for an official transcript or grade report to be submitted directly to the NCAA
Eligibility Center.
» If coursework completed outside of home school is included on a home school transcript,
it should be designated as completed elsewhere. This designation should indicate where
the coursework was completed, listing the name of the high school or program.
To learn more about core-course requirements, click here.
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Dual-Enrollment Coursework
Dual-enrollment coursework may be used to satisfy NCAA core-course requirements if:
» The courses appear on the home school transcript with grade and credit and meet all
other requirements for core courses.
º Dual-enrollment coursework must also be clearly designated on the student’s home
school transcript as a college course and should indicate where the college course
was completed, listing the name and location (city and state) of the two- or four-year
school attended.
» For dual-enrollment coursework completed at a two- or four-year college, no Core-Course
Worksheet is required but the college transcript must be provided.
The Administrator and Accordance Statement is required even if the home school coursework
is exclusively dual enrollment completed through a college/university.
Reminder: The Eligibility Center will evaluate home school coursework only after all required
documents have been received and after the student has been placed on an NCAA school’s
institutional request list. An NCAA school’s compliance ofce is not required to add the student
to their IRL, but may do so if the coaches at that NCAA school are recruiting the student by
choosing to add them to their IRL. Please check with the compliance ofce at the NCAA school
the student may attend for more information about this process.
Registered as a Home School Student in Error
If a student erroneously registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center as a home school student,
the home school ag and tasks in a student’s account cannot be removed until the following is
received by the Eligibility Center:
» All transcripts, from each high school attended, through the rst six semesters.
Once this information has been received, the student may contact the Eligibility Center to request
the transcripts be reviewed by Home School Review staff to evaluate if the home school ag is
appropriate. If it is determined that the student was not home schooled, the home school ag
will be removed and the related open tasks will be deleted. Note: This review may take up to ve
business days.
Upon review of the transcript(s), if evidence of home schooling exists, the student will be
required to provide the appropriate home school documentation for review:
» Home School Transcript Example.
» Administrator and Accordance Statement.
» Core-Course Worksheet for each core course completed.
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NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ACCOUNT TYPES
In which division do you plan to compete?
Academic and
Amateurism
Certification Account
Amateurism-Only
Certification Account
Profile Page*
Account
Division I
Any recent high school graduate (domestic or international), first-time enrolling at
NCAA school.
Transferring from a two- or four-year college or university. Check with the
compliance office at the school you may attend.
Division II
Any recent high school graduate (domestic or international), first-time enrolling at
NCAA school.
Transferring from a two- or four-year college or university. Check with the
compliance office at the school you may attend.
Division III
Recent high school graduate (domestic only), first-time enrolling at NCAA school.
Recent high school graduate who maintains a permanent residence outside
of the U.S.
Recent high school graduate who attended high school or college outside of the U.S.
for any time (excluding U.S.-based students who study abroad).
Recent high school graduate (international only), first-time enrolling at NCAA school.
Recent high school graduate who competed outside of the U.S.
Transferring from a two- or four-year college or university, attended domestic high
school(s) only.
Transferring from a two- or four-year college or university, attended at least one
international high school (U.S. territories are considered domestic).
Division Undecided/Unknown
Never enrolled full time at a two- or four-year college or university. Best for younger
students or before recruiting begins. Can be transitioned to a certification account
when needed.
OR
OR
OR OR
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
If a student wants to compete in NCAA sports, they need to register with the NCAA Eligibility
Center at eligibilitycenter.org. The student should plan to register before their freshman year
of high school (or year nine of secondary school).
Which account type does the student need?
1. Prole Page Account: If the student is not sure
in which division they want to compete, or are a
domestic student who plans to compete at a Division
III school, they should register for a free Prole Page
account. If at any time they wish to pursue a Division I
or II path, they’ll be able to transition their account to
the required certication account.
2. Academic and Amateurism Certication Account:
The student must receive an academic and
amateurism certication from the Eligibility Center
to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school. The
student must complete the Academic and Amateurism
Certication account registration (including payment
or fee waiver) before they go on ofcial visits, sign
a National Letter of Intent, receive an athletics
scholarship or compete at a Division I or II school.
3. Amateurism-Only Certication Account: If the
student is an international student-athlete (rst-
year enrollees and transfers), they must receive an
amateurism certication from the Eligibility Center to
compete at an NCAA Division III school. The student
must register with a certication account and receive
their nal amateurism certication before they can
compete at a Division III school.
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Once the student has determined the right account, they must visit eligibilitycenter.org to
register. For a Prole Page account, allow 15 minutes to complete. For certication accounts,
allow between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. If the student needs to exit and come back at a
later time, they can save and exit once their account is created.
*Unsure which account type is right for the student? They should start with our free Prole
Page account, then check with the compliance ofce at the NCAA school the student may attend.
If they need additional assistance, they should contact the Eligibility Center’s Customer Service
team at 877-262-1492, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday-Friday for assistance. International
students (including Quebec) should use the International Contact Form to submit questions.
Fee Waivers
For the Academic and Amateurism Certication account, the fee for college-bound student-
athletes attending a high school in the U.S., U.S. territories or Canada is $100; the fee for
international students is $160. For students for which an Amateurism-Only Certication account
is the right choice, the fee for all students is $70. Prole Page accounts do not have a fee.
» If the student is unable to pay the registration fee for the NCAA Eligibility Center due
to nancial considerations, there is an option in the Payment section of their Eligibility
Center account to indicate they’re eligible to receive a fee waiver. For more information
regarding fee waiver criteria, visit on.ncaa.com/FeeWaiver.
º If a student meets any of the fee waiver criteria and has not attended a U.S. high
school (e.g., international students, home-schooled students), a task will be
assigned to their Eligibility Center account with additional instructions for completing
the fee waiver requirement.
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SUBMITTING STUDENT RECORDS
Document Submission
Student records should be submitted once the college-bound student-athlete completes their
rst six semesters of coursework. Generally, this is the time NCAA schools request an account be
evaluated. Student records may also be submitted when coursework is completed at the end of
each academic year. An updated home school transcript and Core-Course Worksheets should
be submitted at the end of each academic year in this instance.
Note: The Administrator and Accordance Statement should only be submitted once.
Best Practice: Submit via Email
Email is the preferred method of document submission. All home school documentation should
be emailed to [email protected]. Keep in mind, this email is intended for document
submission only. Please direct any case-specic or process-related questions to our customer
service team at 877-262-1492. Note: Documents submitted via email will be accepted only if sent
from an email listed on the Administrator and Accordance Statement.
Standard Mail
If sending via standard mail, please use one of the following addresses:
Certication Processing Overnight Delivery
NCAA Eligibility Center NCAA Eligibility Center
P.O. Box 7110 Home School Evaluation
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7110 1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Note: Embedded links cannot be accepted.
Be sure to include the college-bound student-athlete’s NCAA ID with all submitted student records,
regardless of the method of submission.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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HOME SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Transcript Submission
Transcripts may be created and submitted by a parent/guardian or they may be submitted by an
umbrella program. See home school umbrella program for additional information on
umbrella programs.
Transcript Information Requirements
All home school transcripts must include the following to be considered sufcient/ofcial:
» Ninth grade start date (mm/dd/yyyy).
Note: This date should reect when the student started ninth grade, regardless of where the student was
attending ninth grade and/or if the student completed any pre-ninth grade coursework.
» Course titles.
» Grades achieved.
» Units of credit for each course. Increments of .25, .50, .75, 1.0 or .34 or .67.
Note: No course shall receive more than 1.0 unit of credit.
» Grading scale (if numeric grading is used, alpha/letter equivalent needed).
Example: 100-90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 = D; 59-0 = F.
» Signature from the home school administrator.
» Academic year in which the course was taken
(e.g., “11th Grade,” “Junior Year 2023-24”).
» Graduation date (mm/dd/yyyy).
» Full name and complete home address of student.
Dual-Enrollment Coursework Crediting
Dual-enrollment coursework may be used to satisfy NCAA core-course requirements if the
courses appear on the home school transcript with grade and credit and meet all other
requirements for core courses. Dual-enrollment coursework must also be clearly designated on
the student’s home school transcript as a college course and should indicate where the college
course was completed, listing the name and location (city and state) of the two- or four-year
school attended. The home school administrator will determine the amount of credit to be
awarded for the completion of a dual-enrollment course. For dual-enrollment coursework
completed at a two- or four-year college, no Core-Course Worksheet is required but the college
transcript must be provided.
Note: Whether core-course or dual enrollment, no course shall receive more than 1.0 unit of credit
in an academic certication.
If ANY of the above information is missing, the transcript may NOT BE USED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Grading Scale Examples
The following examples indicate the information required on a grading scale, as well as two
variations of how the grading scales may be presented.
Note: If courses are awarded pass/fail, the “pass” grades will be awarded a letter grade of D.
Example A:
» A=numerical value (e.g., A=100-90)
» B=numerical value (e.g., B=89-80)
» C=numerical value
» D=numerical value
» F=numerical value
Example B:
Letter Value Range
A 100 90
B 89 80
C 79 70
D 69 60
F 59 50
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HOME SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT EXAMPLE
Student Information School Information
Name: Rosie Runner
Address: 1600 One Mile Trail
Speedway, Indiana 46111
Phone: 333-123-4567
Email: [email protected]
Date of Birth: mm/dd/yyyy
9th Grade Start Date: mm/dd/yyyy
Graduation Date: mm/dd/yyyy
Parent/Guardian(s): Randall and Ruby Runner
Name: Runner Academy
Address: 1600 One Mile Trail
Speedway, Indiana 46111
Phone: 333-123-4567
Email: [email protected]
Academic Record
GRADE/YEAR COURSE GRADE CREDIT
8th 2021-22 Algebra I A 1.0
9th 2022-23 Geometry A 1.0
English 9 A 1.0
Geography A 1.0
Physical Science A 1.0
Spanish I* B 1.0
Strength Training I A 1.0
Health A 1.0
10th 2023-24 Algebra II A 1.0
English 10 A 1.0
World History A 1.0
Biology with Lab A 1.0
Spanish II* B 1.0
Strength and Training II A 1.0
Music Appreciation A 1.0
Critical Thinking B 1.0
11th 2024-25 Pre-Calculus B 1.0
English 11 B 1.0
Composition I** B 1.0
American History A 1.0
Chemistry A 1.0
Spanish III* A 1.0
Government B 1.0
12th 2025-26 English 12 A 1.0
Composition II** B 1.0
Physics A 1.0
Western Civilization B 1.0
College Spanish** B 1.0
Economics A 1.0
Strength Training III A 1.0
Home School Administrator: _______________________________ Date : ______________________
HIGHLIGHTED ITEMS ARE REQUIRED.
TRANSCRIPTS WITHOUT THESE ITEMS MAY NOT BE USED.
Notes
*Course completed at
XYZ Virtual School.
**Dual enrollment at Marathon
College (Indianapolis, IN). The ofcial
two- or four-year college or university
transcript is required.
Grading Scale
A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59-0
Academic Summary
Cumulative GPA: 3.666
Credits Earned: 30
Diploma Earned:
Expected Graduation Date:
mm/dd/yyyy
mm/dd/yyyy
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PROOF OF GRADUATION
Accepted Proof of Graduation
Any of the following can be accepted as proof of graduation:
» Diploma showing month, day and year of graduation.
» Home school transcript showing month, day and year of graduation.
» State-recognized equivalency exam test results and diploma.
Exceptions
New York and Hawaii
The NCAA Eligibility Center cannot accept proof of graduation from a diploma issued by a home
school in New York or Hawaii because they do not recognize home school diplomas. If a student
is home schooled in one of these states, and does not graduate from a high school, the local
school district or state board of education must review the student’s home school record and
provide a written letter indicating the student has met the state’s graduation requirements or
the equivalent. The letter must clearly state the month, day and year the student met graduation
requirements.
In order to satisfy proof of graduation requirements and meet the NCAA’s graduation
requirements, the student may also provide the test results and diploma/certicate earned from
passing the state-recognized equivalency exam.
High School Equivalency Exam
A state high school equivalency exam (e.g., General Education Development) may be accepted
as proof of graduation for home school students under certain conditions, but it will not satisfy
requirements for core courses or GPA. The equivalency exam may be accepted as proof of
graduation if taken after the graduation date of the student’s class but before
full-time enrollment into any college or university. An ofcial copy of the applicable certicate,
along with test scores, will be required.
Note: A state high school equivalency exam cannot be used to satisfy proof of graduation requirements for the
Eligibility Center if it was taken before the date the student would normally have graduated with their class.
On-time graduation is typically based on the local school’s academic calendar.
Florida Virtual Full-Time (102414)
If a student attends and graduates from Florida Virtual Full-Time, (high school CEEB 102414),
a diploma will be awarded.
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Florida Virtual Flex (101541)
A student cannot graduate from Florida Virtual Flex (high school CEEB 101541), as high school
diplomas are not awarded. If graduating from Florida Virtual Flex as a home school student, the
Home School Completion Afdavit is required.
» The Home School Completion Afdavit must be signed by a parent/guardian and include
the actual date on which the student met graduation requirements (mm/dd/yyyy).
» As the afdavit does not include a section for the actual date of graduation, it must be
added by the parent/guardian.
Remember: Florida Virtual is an approved nontraditional program. Home school documentation
is not required for Florida Virtual except in instances in which the student intends to graduate as
a home school student. In this case, the Home School Completion Afdavit is required.
Note: For a Home School Completion Afdavit to be viable proof of graduation from Florida Virtual, the
student must be a resident of Florida. If not a Florida resident, a self-created home school transcript with
proof of graduation (along with the signed Administrator and Accordance Statement) may be submitted for
consideration. A separate, ofcial Florida Virtual transcript would also be required.
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ADMINISTRATOR AND
ACCORDANCE STATEMENT INFORMATION
The Administrator and Accordance Statement is required for the home school review.
The statement must be signed by the parent/guardian. The home school administrator is the
individual who may do one or more of the following:
» Manages the home school program.
» Teaches and evaluates the coursework.
» Awards grades and issues credit.
Supporting Documentation
Supporting documents may be requested upon receipt of the Administrator and Accordance
Statement. Examples of requested supporting documentation may include but is not limited to:
» An Intent to Home School form, a home school enrollment form or any other registration
document required by your state.
» A signed letter from the district indicating the student is home schooled.
» A signed letter from your state’s board of education indicating the student is
home schooled.
The Administrator and Accordance Statement requires a signature from parent/guardian.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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CORE-COURSE WORKSHEET INFORMATION
Home School Course Evaluation
The only courses that require a home-schooling evaluation are those in which the
parent/guardian or tutor is the one who:
» Plans and delivers actual instructional activities (lectures, discussions, tutorials, feedback,
assistance, etc.).
» Determines the student’s comprehension of the material by grading and evaluating
student performance and achievement on assignments and assessments, and providing
appropriate reteaching (if necessary) and feedback.
» Determines the overall grade the student achieved in the course.
» Either places the grade on a transcript/graduation report or reports the grade to a
transcription agency or entity.
What is a Core Course?
A core course is considered four-year college preparatory in the subject areas of English,
math (Algebra 1 or higher), science, social science, world language, comparative religion or
philosophy.
» Audited, CLEP or credit-by-exam classes are not NCAA-approved core courses and cannot
be used as part of an academic certication.
» For more information on the criteria for sufcient approval of core courses (including
comparative religion and philosophy) see the High School Review Committee’s
Policies and Procedures.
Core-Course Worksheet
A separate Core-Course Worksheet must be submitted for all courses taught through a home
school that the parent/guardian/student wish to have reviewed for approval as a core course.
The home school administrator determines if they would like a course to be considered as core.
A Core-Course Worksheet must be completed for each core course.
» Each Core-Course Worksheet requires the signature from the parent/guardian.
» Only the NCAA Eligibility Center-provided Core-Course Worksheet will be accepted.
º Any original or self-created worksheets will not be used.
Preapproved Home School Coursework
There is no preapproved home school curriculum. For coursework to be considered,
the requested home school documentation must be reviewed to determine if the coursework
meets both NCAA core-course legislation and the core-course criteria for review.
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Pre-Ninth Grade Coursework
High school classes taken prior to ninth grade may be used to satisfy NCAA core-course
requirements if the courses appear on the high school transcript with grade and credit and meet
all other requirements for core courses. A Core-Course Worksheet is required if the course was
completed via home school.
Dual-Enrollment Coursework
Dual-enrollment coursework may be used to satisfy NCAA core-course requirements if the
courses appear on the home school transcript with grade and credit and meet all other
requirements for core courses. Dual-enrollment coursework must also be clearly designated on
the student’s home school transcript as a college course and should indicate where the college
course was completed, listing the name and location (city and state) of the two- or four-year
school attended. For dual-enrollment coursework completed at a two- or four-year college, no
Core-Course Worksheet is required but the college transcript must be provided.
Nontraditional Core-Course Worksheet
For all courses taught in a home school in which a nontraditional home school provider was
used, the home school administrator will be required to complete the Nontraditional Core-
Course Worksheet. A Nontraditional Core-Course Worksheet must be completed for each
core course completed using a nontraditional home school provider.
» Click here to review nontraditional home school providers.
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CORE-COURSE WORKSHEET INSTRUCTIONS
See below for helpful instructions when completing the Core-Course Worksheet.
» Each Core-Course Worksheet must be signed by the parent/guardian on le.
º Unsigned core-course worksheets will be marked as unofcial and will not
be reviewed.
» Documents should be sent as attachments via email and cannot be accepted via Adobe
EchoSign or Dropbox.
» Only the NCAA Eligibility Center-provided Core-Course Worksheet will be accepted.
º Any original or self-created worksheets will be considered unofcial.
» Core-course worksheets should not be submitted for coursework in progress.
» A Nontraditional Core-Course Worksheet is required for each core course completed
using a nontraditional home school provider.
º Click here to review nontraditional home school providers.
Form Field What Should Be Entered
Course Name Title of the course should be the same as the title on the transcript.
Grade Level/Academic Year
Taken (e.g., 2023-24, 2024-
25, etc.)
Should reect the grade in which the student took the course
(e.g., grade 9, 10, 11, 12).
Selected Area for
Graduation Credit
Academic area in which the course receives credit for graduation.
For courses not within the core-course categories (see core-course
worksheet information), a Core-Course Worksheet is not required
as these classes are not evaluated as part of the student-athlete’s
certication.
Teacher of Record Individual who plans and delivers actual instructional activities
(lectures, discussions, tutorials, feedback, assistance, etc.). This
individual also assesses student comprehension and assigns grades
or reports student content mastery.
Other Teacher If the duties and responsibilities of the teacher of record are shared
with another individual, list that individual’s name here.
Prerequisite(s) List any courses that must be successfully completed before taking
this course. Example: Algebra 1 is a prerequisite for Algebra 2.
Text(s) Used List the instructional materials used or a summary of materials used.
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Form Field What Should Be Entered
Curriculum Provider/
Designer
If the course was taken through an outside program or school,
or if the home school instructor used a predesigned or packaged
curriculum, list that information in this eld.
Course Description Brief paragraph that outlines the general goals and content of the
course. See examples below.
Course Content/
Goals/Outline
This section can be a bulleted list of the key content standards or
topics to be studied in the course. See examples below.
Types of Assessment Used List the dierent types of formative and summative assessments used
throughout the course (e.g., tests, quizzes, writing assignments, verbal
assessment, projects, presentations, etc.).
Assessments Designed/
Developed By
Content for this eld will largely depend on what curriculum/provider
is being used. If the student is taking a course through an online
school or program, that school or program has likely designed and
developed the assessments. If the parent/guardian or tutor has
developed the course, that individual(s) has probably developed the
assignments and assessments. It may be a combination of both,
depending on how the course has been designed and taught.
Assessments Graded By List the person(s) responsible for grading the assignments and
assessments.
Grade Based On Provide a brief explanation regarding how the student’s grade was
calculated. Example: Tests/quizzes 30%; written work 50%; class
participation 20%. This is NOT a request for a grading scale.
Grade Achieved List the grade the student achieved. The grade listed on the worksheet
should match the grade awarded on the transcript.
Credit Awarded List the credit the student was awarded. The credit listed on the
worksheet should match the credit awarded on the transcript.
Sample Course Descriptions
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
Following Geometry and Algebra 2, this full-year course provides traditional math instruction
with frequent practice. Includes options for students to communicate and explore content in
ways that illuminate the transitions between concrete and abstract thinking.
English 1
This course will emphasize literature and an introduction to high school-level composition
skills. In the rst semester, the student will read and discuss a novel and work on ve-paragraph
essays. In the second semester, the student will read and discuss a variety of short stories.
Discussions will include analysis of the focus, setting, characters, plot and theme. Student will
write their own short story.
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World Geography
This course studies the land, people and cultures of the world with an emphasis on how
features, such as cultural and economic factors, affect the character of each nation in our
global community.
Biology
This course will provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of scientic
investigation, life at the molecular and cellular level, life at the systems and organism level,
and the interaction of life forms.
Sample Course Content/Goals/Outline
The following examples illustrate the different ways you can provide information regarding the
actual content or key outcomes covered in the course.
Example Type: Narrative
Biology
Content includes the following topics: nature of matter; carbon compounds; chemical reactions
and enzymes; photosynthesis; cellular respiration; cell growth and division; genetics; human
genome; evolution of populations; bacteria and viruses; classications; protozoa; worms;
arthropods; chordates; amphibians; reptiles; mammals; digestive and excretory systems;
circulatory and respiratory systems; endocrine and reproductive system; skeletal,
muscular and immune systems.
Example Type: Chart
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
Actual Content Key Outcome
Functions and mathematical models. Regression for nonlinear data.
Periodic functions and right triangle problems. Residual plots and mathematical models.
Applications of trigonometric functions. Matrix operations and solutions of linear
systems.
Applications of circular functions. Rotation and dilation of matrices.
Trigonometric function properties, identities. Probability.
Parametric functions. Functions of a random variable.
Properties of combined sinusoids. Analytic geometry of conic sections and
quadric surfaces.
Triangle trigonometry. Polar equations of conics.
Deviations, residuals, correlation coecient. Sequences and series.
Example Type: Outline
English 1
1. Novel study: “Animal Farm” to include history and background of the author.
a. Specic study of author’s purpose, characterization, symbolism/allegory and theme.
b. Class discussions and journal writing.
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2. Writing process: Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and nalizing.
a. Specic writing assignments include compare/contrast, persuasive, descriptive
and analytical.
b. One research paper of three-to-ve pages.
3. Short story authors include: Twain, O. Henry, Dickens, Poe, Bradbury, Vonnegut,
Jackson, Angelou.
a. Discussion and analysis of plot, character, setting, theme.
b. Journal analysis of short-story elements.
c. Student to write original short story.
Example Type: Outline
World Geography
1. North America.
2. Europe.
3. Africa.
4. Asia.
5. Each to include: borders, terrain, water, climate, vegetation, wildlife, famous sites/events,
ethnicities, languages, religions, transportation, government, economics and industry.
Course Content Requirements: Comparative Religion or Philosophy
Course content and skills must be present for comparative religion or philosophy courses to
be considered as core courses. For more information on the criteria for sufcient approval for
comparative religion and philosophy see the High School Review Committee’s Policies and
Procedures.
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HOME SCHOOL UMBRELLA PROGRAM
What is a “Home School Umbrella Program”?
A home school umbrella program is any program recognized by the state as a home school
program or home school support program. The three different types of programs are:
1. Programs offering transcript service, state high school diploma, record keeping and review of
course materials.
2. Programs that can offer transcript service, state high school diploma, record keeping and
curriculum. These programs do not offer a review of course materials.
3. Programs that only offer a transcript and a diploma.
Home School Umbrella Program Questions
Does the umbrella program administrator or the parent/guardian sign the transcript?
The transcript can be signed by an umbrella program administrator unless the program is a
home school co-op. In that case, it will be signed by the parent/guardian.
Does the umbrella program administrator or the parent/guardian complete the home school
administrator statement?
The parent/guardian is always responsible for completing and submitting the home school
administrator statement.
Is the home school Administrator and Accordance Statement needed if a college-bound
student-athlete goes through an umbrella program?
Yes, the home school administrator statement is required for all home school students.
Is the parent/guardian or the umbrella program supposed to complete the core-course
worksheets?
In all instances, the parent/guardian must be listed as either the “teacher of record” or “other
teacher.” The worksheets must be signed by the parent/guardian.
Umbrella Program Transcripts
Email is the preferred method of document submission. All home school documentation should
be emailed to [email protected]. Note: Documents submitted via email will only be
accepted if sent from the email listed on the Administrator and Accordance Statement.
» For more information on submitting transcripts, see submitting student records.
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HOME SCHOOL CHECKLIST
Required Documentation
Each of the items listed below (A, B, C, D and E) must be on le with the Eligibility Center in
order for home school coursework to be considered.
Item A: Home School Transcript. The submitted home school transcript must include all
transcript information requirements.
Item B: Administrator and Accordance Statement. The Administrator and Accordance
Statement is a signed statement indicating who managed the home school program (e.g.,
who taught and evaluated the coursework, awarded grades and issued credit) and that home
schooling was conducted in accordance with state laws.
Item C: Core-Course Worksheet. Submit a Core-Course Worksheet or Nontraditional
Core-Course Worksheet for each core course completed throughout home schooling in
the areas of English, math, science, social science, world language, comparative religion or
philosophy. For more information, see core-course worksheet information.
Item D: Proof of High School Graduation. Proof of high school graduation must include
the specic graduation date (mm/dd/yyyy). For more information, see Accepted Proof of
Graduation and Exceptions.
How to Submit Student Records
» For more information on how to submit required and ofcial documentation,
see submitting student records.
Review Process
The Eligibility Center will evaluate home school coursework only after 1) all required documents
have been received and 2) an evaluation for the student has been requested by an NCAA school.
» After the information listed above is received, the Eligibility Center may need to request
additional information or clarication before completing an academic certication. Please
note that home school-specic tasks will not be marked complete at the time of receipt.
The task will be closed at the time the documents are reviewed. The home school review
may take up to 10 business days.
Item E: Additional Information That May Be Needed. Transcript from any other high
school, college or nontraditional program attended (ofcial copy directly from issuing
institution).
Additional Questions
If you have additional questions, please review our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the
Eligibility Center at 877-262-1492 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
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HOME SCHOOL FAQS
How can home school documentation be submitted?
Email documents to [email protected] or send them through the U.S. mail or overnight.
» Only home school administrators or home school umbrella programs can submit student
transcripts. All other documentation must be provided by the home school administrator
(e.g., parent/guardian). For more information on how to submit required and ofcial
documentation, see submitting student records.
If the college-bound student-athlete is enrolled with a home school umbrella program, do I
still have to complete all the home school tasks?
Yes, you must complete all tasks. (Home school umbrella programs can submit transcripts.)
Can multiple documents be submitted in the same email attachment/envelope?
Yes, documents can be submitted together; the mail staff will separate out the transcript and
the other documents will remain as one document entry. The documents will be imaged to the
student’s account and the appropriate tasks will be marked as complete.
Can a home-schooled college-bound student-athlete receive a fee waiver?
Yes. Home-schooled college-bound student-athletes are eligible for an Eligibility Center fee
waiver if they meet any of the fee waiver criteria.
» If a student meets any of the fee waiver criteria and has not attended a U.S. high school
(e.g., international students, home school students), a task will be assigned to their
Eligibility Center account with instructions for completing the fee waiver requirement.
Is there a list of approved home school programs?
No. Home school programs are not preapproved; use of courses depends on what information is
detailed on the home school documents submitted to the Eligibility Center.
Can documents be signed electronically?
Yes. Documents can include a home school administrator/parent/guardian’s digital signature.
Do I need to register as home school if my schooling is international?
If the program is approved through your ministry of education and the coursework (or exams)
appear on a standard ministry/exam board transcript/certicate, etc., then you would not be
considered home school for Eligibility Center purposes.
How should I respond when answering nontraditional core-courses questions about the
frequency and nature of interaction with the student?
You should respond with what the program is responsible for and what you did as the teacher-
of-record. Please include all types of instruction you have provided to your student. Examples
include, but are not limited to, lesson/unit introduction, lecture, instructional feedback, etc.
Can a home-schooled college-bound student-athlete in a military family relocate?
» Relocations, including overseas assignments, in themselves, should not prevent a home-
schooled prospective student athlete from being able to meet NCAA initial eligibility
requirements so long as adequate planning towards meeting the NCAA’s academic
requirements are in place.
