Applying for a Curriculum Grant

When there is a high volume of applications, the review process and funding may be delayed. You can help us streamline your grant processing time when you make sure that:

• The information on your application is accurate and complete.
• The documents you attached are clear, readable, and easily accessible.
• Your references fill out and return their forms within one week.
• You respond promptly to emails from HSLDA Compassion.

HSLDA offered one-on-one consulting as a part of our member benefits until April 2024.

We then began transitioning to offering exclusive how-to-homeschool guidance via member-only webinars, master classes, articles, and other resources that can be accessed 24/7 on our website. We still have a team of Educational Specialists that produce exclusive content for our members and speak at events.

Our decision to move away from educational consulting arose from the tremendous growth of homeschooling since 2020. New sources of consulting and support are developing for home-educating families as more parents realize, “I can homeschool, too!” At the same time, with homeschooling’s rising profile, we are seeing increased scrutiny by legislatures and the media.

HSLDA’s core mission has always been legal advocacy for homeschool freedom. As new challenges to this freedom emerge, we want to sharpen and strengthen our advocacy: from defending member families whose right to homeschool is being challenged, to supporting favorable legislation, to encouraging research about homeschooling’s benefits, to representing homeschooling to journalists and the media, to building solidarity with homeschoolers around the globe.

Be assured that our legal consulting will continue. This has been our mainstay member benefit since our founding in 1983. It’s even in our name: Home School Legal Defense Association! You can always call or email with your homeschooling-related legal questions, and a member of our legal team will provide personal assistance.

If you have received a grant before and want to reapply, you must still meet the standard eligibility requirements. You must also:

• have submitted receipts documenting how your prior grant money was spent;
• have waited approximately a year since your last application.

Check out our Preparing Your Application checklist for a complete listing of the information and documentation you'll need for your application.

To be eligible to receive a Curriculum Grant, you must: 

• Be funding your homeschool privately, i.e., not receiving public funds to homeschool (including ESAs).
  
• Be conducting the majority of the schooling at home (as opposed to a daily drop-off co-op);  
• Have the authority to choose your child’s studies (as opposed to having the curriculum chosen by a school); 
• Have been homeschooling for at least 3 months.

You receive a full year of the member benefits listed below for less than you would pay for an hour of an attorney’s time almost anywhere else!

Member Legal Services

• Personalized answers to all your homeschooling-related legal questions.
• Full representation at every stage of legal proceedings, through letters, phone calls, and even court representation.* (This may involve HSLDA hiring local attorneys at no charge to you.)**
• Access to 24/7 hotline for legal emergencies.

Other Member Services

• 24/7 access to our members-only online resources, including detailed information and printable forms to help you comply with your state’s homeschooling regulations.
• Save money by using specially negotiated discounts with outside vendors for travel, technology, curriculum, and more through our Member Savings program.
• Get discounts on graduation supplies, books, and more at the HSLDA Store.
• Receive a full year of the Home School Court Report, our member magazine packed with homeschooling news, analysis, stories, tips, and encouragement.

Click here to pick your pricing plan and start your membership!

You can cancel your membership at any time after 12 months.

To cancel your membership, follow these instructions:

1. Log in at my.hslda.org.
2. Click on “Membership” in the left-hand navigation menu.
3. Click “Manage membership” in the membership status box.
4. Scroll down and click “Cancel my membership”.

You may also cancel by contacting 540-338-5600 or memberaccounts@hslda.org. Please provide your name and member number (or application ID) so we may expedite your request.

As stated in our membership terms and conditions, we offer a full refund upon request if you cancel your membership within one week of activation (minus any rush fee, if applicable).

Please note: If you pay monthly, your membership benefits will end immediately. If you pay yearly, your membership benefits will continue until the anniversary of your payment date.

Membership dues are $135/year, $14/month, or $1,500 for lifetime membership. One membership covers your entire family: parents/guardians and all children of whom you are the parent or legal guardian. There are no additional charges when you consult with our attorneys—it’s all included!

A special discount is available for military members, first responders, pastors, and missionaries.

To learn more about membership, click here.

HSLDA offers specially negotiated discounts with outside vendors for travel, technology, curriculum, and more through our Member Savings program. Click here to start saving today!

Not a member? Join today and save hundreds of dollars with these offers.

As a member, you receive legal support through:

• Personalized answers to all your homeschooling-related legal questions.
• Full representation at every stage of legal proceedings, through letters, phone calls, and even court representation.* (This may involve HSLDA hiring local attorneys at no charge to you.)**
• Access to 24/7 hotline for legal emergencies and state-specific legal forms.

Learn more about our member legal support.

To reactive your membership, follow these steps:

1. Log in at my.hslda.org.
2. Click “Membership” in the left-hand navigation menu.
3. Click “Restart membership” and select a pricing plan.
4. Update your contact and payment information if needed.

Go to hslda.org/email-subscriptions to sign up for and manage your email subscriptions. 

To add your membership card to your digital wallet:

1. Log in at my.hslda.org.
2. Click “Membership” in the left-hand navigation menu.
3. Scroll down and click “Add to Digital Wallet.” You will be directed to a new page. 

If you have an iPhone, please select “Save to iPhone.” A pop-up display of the card will appear. Select “Add” in the upper right-hand corner. The process is now complete and the card will appear in your digital wallet. 

If you have an Android, first download the YourPass wallet to your phone, then select the “Add to Your Wallet” button. On the card preview page, select “Add to Wallet” at the bottom of the screen. The process is now complete and the card will appear in your digital wallet. 

Your card can be helpful for receiving teacher discounts at participating museums, historical sites, and retailers. 

Your HSLDA account username is the email you used to create the account. You will receive account communications at that address. If you update your account email address, your username will also be updated.

You can update your email address at my.hslda.org by clicking “Profile” in the left-hand navigation menu and then clicking the “Edit profile” button. 

You can update your payment information by following these steps:

1. Log in at my.hslda.org.
2. Click “Membership” in the left-hand navigation menu.
3. Click “Edit payment method” under the “Billing details” section.
4. Enter your new payment information.