Stretch the homeschool budget

Discounts

Homeschooling should not cost a fortune. Here are real discounts for homeschool families, the national ones that work anywhere plus your own state's organization and local perks. Pick your state and the list updates.

Auto-found from public sources, last checked June 27, 2026. These are gathered automatically and the links are checked, but they are not yet hand-verified by our team. Offers and eligibility change often, so always confirm the deal on the vendor's own page before you count on it. There is no behind here.

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National discounts

Deals that work no matter where you live. 21 found.

Time4Learning

Curriculum & classes

Save 30% with an annual plan, plus a standing family discount: 10% off for 2 students, 20% off for 3 to 5 students, and 25% off for 6 or more. Both apply automatically with no coupon code.

Who qualifies: Any homeschool family using Time4Learning's PreK-12 online curriculum.

How to claim: Choose the annual plan and add your students at signup. The discounts apply automatically, no code needed.

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Time4Learning

Curriculum & classes

Lifetime 10% off your membership for military families.

Who qualifies: Active duty, reserve, and veteran military families.

How to claim: Contact Time4Learning support with proof of military service and they will apply the discount to your account.

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Khan Academy

Curriculum & classes

Completely free K-12 learning across math, science, reading, history, and SAT and AP prep, including the free Khan for Parents course built for homeschooling families.

Who qualifies: Every family, student, and teacher. No cost, no tier.

How to claim: Create a free parent or learner account at khanacademy.org and start using it right away.

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Alpha Omega Publications (AOP)

Curriculum & classes

20% off AOP Christian homeschool curriculum and Ignite Christian Academy tuition for those who serve.

Who qualifies: Active duty military, DoD staff, veterans, first responders, missionaries, and full-time pastors. Excludes Monarch monthly plans, science lab kits, and LIFEPAC Launch Packs.

How to claim: Call AOP customer service at 1-800-622-3070 to verify your status and redeem the discount.

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Apple Education Store

Tech & devices

Education pricing on Mac, iPad, and select accessories (roughly 5 to 15 percent off), often with bonus gift-card promos during back-to-school. Includes AppleCare and education pricing on apps.

Who qualifies: K-12 homeschool teachers in the US and Puerto Rico qualify. Apple's policy explicitly names homeschool teachers as eligible employees of a K-12 institution.

How to claim: Shop the Education Store and verify your homeschool teacher status through UNiDAYS (required for online and in-store purchases as of May 2026).

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Microsoft 365 Education

Software & apps

Office 365 A1 free (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote) for eligible educators and students, plus education pricing on Surface devices.

Who qualifies: Teachers and students at a qualified educational organization. Homeschoolers qualify only if their program is a recognized or accredited educational institution with a valid school domain. Independent homeschoolers without an institution generally do not qualify.

How to claim: Go to the Microsoft Education products page and run the eligibility wizard using your school domain or email.

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Canva for Education

Software & apps

Free Canva Pro features for verified educators (full template library, premium assets, classroom tools).

Who qualifies: Certified or licensed K-12 teachers. Homeschool educators are eligible only if they are certified/licensed or employed by a K-12 institution, or can submit proof of affiliation with a state homeschool organization. Uncertified independent homeschoolers are listed as not eligible.

How to claim: Apply on the eligibility page and upload approved documentation if you do not have a school email; review takes about 48 hours.

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Dell Education Discount

Tech & devices

About 10 percent off laptops, desktops, and electronics, limited to two products per transaction and two transactions per year.

Who qualifies: K-12 teachers and homeschooling families. Homeschoolers verify with a state letter of intent, a copy of curriculum, or a homeschool association membership ID.

How to claim: Create a Dell account, register for Dell Rewards, and verify with SheerID; the discount applies automatically at checkout on Dell.com.

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Staples Classroom Rewards

Office & supplies

Up to 5 percent back on purchases plus a separate 5 percent that others can donate to a teacher's classroom; periodic in-store Teacher Appreciation savings with valid ID.

Who qualifies: Teachers and homeschool educators. Homeschoolers show proof via a homeschool organization or a letter from the school district.

How to claim: Enroll in Staples Easy Rewards / Classroom Rewards through the Staples Connect app and link your educator profile.

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ThriftBooks

Books

Educators get a free used book (valued $7 or less) with every four books purchased. Requires a free ReadingRewards account and educator verification.

Who qualifies: Verified educators including homeschool instructors, teachers, licensed childcare providers, and educational-institution faculty/staff.

How to claim: Verify educator status via SheerID on the ThriftBooks Teachers page, then apply the educator promo code at checkout.

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Libro.fm

Books

ALC program: new and upcoming audiobooks every month, completely free, no subscription required. Once redeemed, the titles are yours to keep.

Who qualifies: Teachers or school librarians working with students ages 5 to 18, and ALA-member librarians. Note: homeschool parents are not listed as qualifying for this specific program.

How to claim: Create a free Libro.fm account, then fill out the form on the ALC Program page to apply.

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Michaels

Art & music

15 percent off your entire purchase, including sale items, in store and online.

Who qualifies: Pre-K through post-grad teachers, staff, faculty, homeschool educators, daycare employees, and afterschool program instructors.

How to claim: Create a Michaels account, verify your educator status, then sign in or give your Michaels Rewards phone number at checkout.

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Blick Art Materials

Art & music

10 percent off non-sale, in-stock items at Blick retail stores through the free Preferred Customer Program (in-store only, not on dickblick.com).

Who qualifies: Students and professional educators employed by an accredited primary/secondary school, university, college, school district, or art organization. Requires a current school ID, so homeschoolers qualify only if they hold a qualifying school ID.

How to claim: Join the free Preferred Customer Program, then present your Preferred Customer Card plus a current school ID in store.

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KiwiCo

STEM & science

10 percent off with code EDU10 when ordering 10 or more eligible crates from the KiwiCo Education Catalog. Not valid with other promotions or bundles.

Who qualifies: Educators ordering classroom/group quantities (schools, after-school programs, camps, homeschool co-ops).

How to claim: Order 10 or more eligible crates from the Education Catalog and enter code EDU10 at checkout.

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KiwiCo Education

STEM & science

Classroom packs with build materials, teacher guides, and online resources; each pack serves up to 40 kids and aligns to NGSS. Educator discounts, purchase orders, and invoicing handled directly.

Who qualifies: Schools, after-school programs, camps, community organizations, and homeschool groups buying in bulk.

How to claim: Browse the Education Catalog or request a quote through the KiwiCo Education site to set up educator pricing and invoicing.

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Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)

Memberships & attractions

ASTC Travel Passport Program: free general admission at 300+ participating science centers and museums when you travel more than 90 miles from home, included with a membership to your local participating center. Family/group memberships cover up to 2 adults and 4 children per visit.

Who qualifies: Members of a participating ASTC science center or museum (any family, including homeschoolers). Excludes venues within 90 miles of your home or home institution.

How to claim: Join your local participating science center, then bring your membership card and photo ID/proof of residence to any eligible venue more than 90 miles away.

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Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)

Memberships & attractions

Reciprocal Admissions Program: 50% off or free general admission at 150+ participating AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums nationwide, included with a membership to a participating home zoo or aquarium.

Who qualifies: Family- or individually-owned members of a participating AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium (library-borrowed memberships excluded). Great for homeschool field trips.

How to claim: Hold an active membership at a participating zoo/aquarium, check the reciprocity chart, and show proof of membership at the destination. Call ahead to confirm the discount level.

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Every Kid Outdoors (U.S. Department of the Interior)

Memberships & attractions

Free annual pass covering entrance for a fourth grader and a full carload of family/friends to national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other federal public lands. Valid the 4th-grade school year through the following summer.

Who qualifies: All fourth graders, including homeschooled students (an educator/parent path is provided). Free, non-transferable.

How to claim: Have your 4th grader complete the short adventure-diary activity on the site, then download and print the paper voucher to use at participating sites.

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PBS LearningMedia

Memberships & attractions

Free access to tens of thousands of educational videos, games, interactives, lesson plans, and professional development tools aligned to standards. The service explicitly welcomes homeschool students, parents, and educators.

Who qualifies: Any educator, homeschool parent, or student in the U.S. No cost.

How to claim: Create a free account on the site and choose your role to start using the library and homeschool collection.

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Museums for All (Institute of Museum and Library Services)

Memberships & attractions

Reduced admission ranging from free to $5 for up to four people per card at more than 1,600 participating museums of all kinds (art, science, history, children's museums, zoos, aquariums) in all 50 states.

Who qualifies: Families receiving SNAP food assistance (some sites also accept WIC). Helpful for homeschool families on a tight budget.

How to claim: Show your SNAP EBT card and a photo ID at the admission desk of any participating museum during normal hours. No pre-registration needed.

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Bank of America (Museums on Us)

Memberships & attractions

Free general admission to 235+ participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month, for one cardholder per visit.

Who qualifies: Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders. Useful for families planning homeschool culture days.

How to claim: On the first full weekend of the month, show your active BofA/Merrill card plus a government-issued photo ID at a participating institution. Special exhibitions not included.

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Discounts in Utah

Statewide organization: Utah Christian Home School Association (UTCH). Membership often unlocks the state-specific deals below.

We have not found Utah-specific homeschool deals yet beyond the statewide organization above. The national list works here too, and most state orgs add member perks once you join. Know one we are missing? Tell us and we will check it.

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