How much does home education cost? Is homeschooling expensive?
In our definition of homeschooling, we mentioned that in most states, parents assume the full responsibility for the instruction of their child. This includes the cost of books and materials. This is an important factor to consider when thinking about homeschooling, although the actual cost may require some investigation and decision-making on the part of the parents. Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute surveyed over 1,500 homeschooling families and found the average annual expense was $450.00 per child (or about $38.00 a month).Costs may vary greatly depending upon your strategy. If you choose to enroll your child with a private school, or participate in private school activities, the cost would need to be considered. If you enroll your child with your local county, the only initial cost would be that of materials. Some school systems have used materials that they offer to community members for a small cost. Check with your county to see if such
