Homeschool Requirements2026-09-03T09:19:20-06:00

The Hathaway Scholarship is available to every Wyoming homeschool graduate who:

  • Applies for the scholarship at an eligible Wyoming college before their 21st birthday
  • Has an ACT scoreAmerican College Test (ACT)One of the two national standardized college entrance examinations used in the US. The other is the SAT. The ACT is widely used in the West and Midwest. Most universities require either the ACT or the SAT as part of an application for admission. Learn more about American College Test (ACT) (opens in a new tab) (or WorkKeys scoreWorkKeysA job skills assessment system that measures foundational skills required for success in the workplace. Certain Hathaway Provisional Opportunity pathways accept WorkKeys scores in place of or alongside ACT scores. for the Provisional Opportunity) of 17 or above
  • Meets Hathaway Success CurriculumHathaway Success CurriculumA specific set of high school courses required for Wyoming students to qualify for the Hathaway Scholarship. Requirements differ by pathway (high school, home school, or HSEC) and by scholarship tier. Learn more about Hathaway Success Curriculum (opens in a new tab) course requirements

Based on a combination of your ACT or WorkKeys score and successful completion of Hathaway Success Curriculum courses (PDF) by the time you graduate, you’ll be eligible for one of four merit-basedMerit-basedFinancial aid that is merit-based depends on your academic, artistic or athletic merit or some other criteria, and does not depend on the existence of financial need. Merit-based awards use your grades, test scores, hobbies and special talents to determine your eligibility for scholarships. Learn more about Merit-based (opens in a new tab) scholarship tiers:

Honors

$2,360/ semester

Performance

$1,770/ semester

Opportunity

$1,180/ semester

Provisional

$1,180/ semester

You can use your Hathaway Scholarship to pursue a certificate, associate’s degreeAssociate’s DegreeThe degree granted by two-year colleges (such as the community colleges in Wyoming)., bachelor’s degreeBachelor’s DegreeThe undergraduate degree granted by four-year colleges and universities (such as University of Wyoming)., or even graduate school at the Wyoming college of your choice.

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If you qualify for a Hathaway Scholarship, make sure you calculate your unmet needUnmet NeedThe gap between a Wyoming college’s total cost of attendance and the financial aid a student receives (including Hathaway). Students with unmet need of $2,000 or more may qualify for the Hathaway need-based supplement.: The gap between your chosen Wyoming college’s total cost of attendanceCost of Attendance (COA)Also known as the cost of education or “budget.” The total amount it should cost the student to go to school, including tuition and fees, room and board, allowances for books and supplies, transportation, and personal and incidental expenses. Loan fees, if applicable, may also be included in the COA. Child care and expenses for disabilities may also be included at the discretion of the financial aid administrator. Schools establish different standard budget amounts for students living on-campus and off-campus, married and unmarried students and in-state and out-of-state students. Learn more about Cost of Attendance (COA) (opens in a new tab) and the actual financial aidFinancial AidMoney provided to the student and the family to help them pay for the student’s education or which is conditioned on the student’s attendance at an educational institution. Major forms of financial aid include gift aid (grants and scholarships) and self-help aid (loans and work). Learn more about Financial Aid (opens in a new tab) you receive.

If that number is more than $2,000, the need-based supplement to the Hathaway Scholarship can cover up to 25% of your annual unmet need, or 100% if you’re an Honors Scholarship recipient!

Requirements By Scholarship Tier

Pick a tier for a quick look at what it takes. Amounts apply to courses that begin on or after July 1, 2026.

$2,360 per semester*

Honors Scholarship

Max Award Amount

8 full-time semesters

ACT Score

25+

GPA****

3.5+

Language Arts

4 Years

Social Studies

3 Years

Science

4 Years

(One year may include an “additional science” course.)

Fine and Performing Arts / Career and Technical Education / World Language

4 Years

(2 years must be sequenced.)***

Math

4 Years

(Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. Additional Math must be taken in grades 9-12.)

Where you can use it

The University of Wyoming or any Wyoming community college

  • * Amounts apply to courses that begin on or after July 1, 2026.
  • ** Associate’s degree students may extend for up to 4 full-time semesters at UW. Certificate students may extend for up to 4 full-time semesters at a community college.
  • *** Two of the four years must be sequenced. Sequencing is determined by the district.
  • **** Hathaway GPA may be weighted. Check with your counselor for details.

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