Sonlight’s readable official page says its 2027 scholarship applications are open for students beginning college in fall 2027, with a December 2, 2026 submission deadline. It requires purchase and use of at least five qualifying full curriculum programs. Official Sonlight page
Screen the verified lead
| Program | Essential distinction | What still needs review |
|---|---|---|
| Sonlight College Scholarships | Qualifying curriculum purchase/use history; Green or Blue criteria, not both | Complete evaluation form, documentation and continuation terms |
| College merit aid | Not automatically homeschool-specific | Institution’s transcript, testing and application rules |
| State aid | Separate residence and qualification rules | Current official program and homeschool treatment |
Only the first row is a named provider program supported here. Do not treat state program titles in a directory as verified eligibility.
Establish applicant status
Ask each college whether any postsecondary coursework changes your first-year or transfer classification for that award. Do not assume every student who finished high school is handled identically regardless of later enrollment.
Keep that question separate from whether the college accepts a homeschool transcript.
Prepare the record requested
Use accurate course titles, grades, dates and course descriptions where required. Ask who should submit the transcript or evaluation rather than inventing a school official.
For a hypothetical example, a student with curriculum-use records can review the Sonlight condition, while another homeschooler may need different funding. Buying material now should not be assumed to create retroactive eligibility.
Match the actual selection route
Read the Green and Blue criteria before choosing the permitted route. Do not claim an activity, belief or academic result that is not true merely because one criterion appears advantageous.
Use the current application form and save submission confirmation.
Next action
Check the curriculum condition, applicant category and current form. Build a parallel institutional and local search without labeling every available award homeschool-only.
