After Level 12, they’ll be ready for college level work. At any age. Look into online competency-based credit options. By now, they’ll be pros at mastery-based, self-paced learning.

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Once your student completes this curriculum, there are solid, competency-based college options. Western Governors University lets kids start at 14. They offer accredited degrees in business, IT, healthcare, and education. With WGU, students work at their own pace, pushing through material as fast as they can handle it.

 

For other options, look into MOOCs like Coursera or edX—free courses from top universities where they can build skills or even earn certificates. Platforms like Sophia Learning and StraighterLine offer online, ACE-approved courses for college credit at a low cost. If they’re ready for more, CLEP exams let them earn credits by passing tests in 34 different subjects, accepted at thousands of colleges. And don’t forget dual enrollment with local community colleges—often at reduced rates—where students can earn college credits while finishing high school.

 

Get the credits, move fast, and keep costs down.