Home Educated Students

Naropa University values the characteristics that home-educated students display, such as creativity, independence and intellectual curiosity. We welcome your application.

Applying for Admission

In order to be eligible for admissions, home educated students must not be in violation of the state truancy laws in Colorado (i.e. students must attend high school through the age of fifteen years old). In lieu of a high school transcript, Naropa University requests that home educated students present a portfolio of their work completed during their high school years. Home educated students may be creative in their presentation, but at a minimum, the portfolio should include the following:

• A narrative describing the subjects studied per year and the modes of learning for each subject
• A list of extracurricular/community activities, including team sports, volunteer positions and dance classes
• A list of any academic achievements during high school that support academic preparedness for college, such as internship positions
• A parent or teacher narrative
• A self-evaluation of their work and how it contributed to their intellectual growth
• Transcripts from any college level courses taken (if applicable)
• Transcripts from any mainstream high school courses taken (if applicable)
• SAT and/or ACT scores are optional

Home Educated Students and Financial Aid

In order to be eligible for financial aid, home schooled students must be admitted as a degree-seeking student to Naropa College, and must not be in violation of the state truancy laws in Colorado (see above). As long as they meet these conditions home schooled students may complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). On the FAFSA there is a question asking the student if they will have a high school diploma or GED before they enroll. Students may answer "Yes" to this question as long as they satisfy the provisions above (i.e. admitted as a degree-seeking student and haven't violated Colorado's state truancy laws).