South Carolina Department of Education — Home Schooling
The main official page explaining South Carolina’s three homeschool options.

South Carolina Homeschool FAQs
Answers common questions about testing, diplomas, online schools, activities, and funding.

Official Option Two Information
Provides the current state information for homeschooling through SCAIHS.

Official Option Three Association List
Lists associations that submitted the required standards assurance for the current school year.

South Carolina School Directory
Find local school districts and public-school contact information.

HSLDA — South Carolina Homeschool Laws
A supplemental plain-language overview of South Carolina homeschool requirements.

South Carolina Code Title 59, Chapter 65
Contains the compulsory-attendance and homeschool laws.

Section 59-65-40 — Option One
Allows homeschooling with approval and supervision from the resident school district.

Section 59-65-45 — Option Two
Allows homeschooling through the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools.

Section 59-65-47 — Option Three
Allows homeschooling through an association with at least 50 members.

Equal Access to Interscholastic Activities
Explains when homeschool students may participate in public-school sports and activities.

Testing and Diploma Information
Explains testing under Option One and parent- or association-issued homeschool diplomas.

Homeschool Funding and ESTF Eligibility
Confirms that students homeschooling under the three state options are not eligible for ESTF funds.

Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program
Official information about South Carolina’s education scholarship program and eligibility rules.

South Carolina Scholarships and Grants
Information about LIFE, HOPE, Palmetto Fellows, need-based grants, and other college aid.

South Carolina Residency Information
Explains residency requirements for state tuition and college financial aid.

VirtualSC
A state-sponsored supplemental online course program serving eligible homeschool students.

South Carolina Department of Education — VirtualSC
Official information about VirtualSC courses, credits, and contacts.

South Carolina Virtual Education
Provides state information about online and virtual-learning programs.

South Carolina Public Charter School Directory
Find statewide public charter schools, including full-time virtual options.

Online Private School Guidance
Explains when online instruction is considered private-school enrollment or homeschooling.

Find Your Local School District
Locate the district responsible for Option One applications.

Option Two Contact Information
Provides the current contact information for SCAIHS.

Option Three Association Directory
Compare current accountability associations and their contact information.

South Carolina Homeschool Office
Contact the Department of Education at homeschooling@ed.sc.gov.

Activity Participation Requirements
Provides notice and eligibility requirements for public-school activities.

South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools
The organization through which families homeschool under Option Two.

South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association
A statewide Option Three association offering accountability and family resources.

SC TOP Homeschool Association
An inclusive statewide Option Three accountability association.

Faithful Scholars
A faith-based Option Three association serving families throughout South Carolina.

South Carolina Homeschool Association Directory
A supplemental directory for comparing homeschool accountability associations.

Official State Option Three List
Check the current state list before selecting an accountability association.