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Homeschool Diploma Template

In most US states a homeschool diploma is issued by the parent acting as school administrator. Use the name your homeschool is registered or known under, the city and state, the graduation date and the signatures of both parents or instructors. Keep a transcript alongside it; colleges and employers usually ask for the transcript, not the diploma.

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When to use a homeschool diploma certificate

  • High-school graduation for homeschoolers
  • Co-op or umbrella-school graduations
  • Middle-school promotion
  • Keepsake for a graduation party

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Each line continues after the recipient's name. Copy one into the description field and make it specific.

  • has satisfactorily completed the course of study prescribed for graduation and is awarded this Diploma.
  • having fulfilled the requirements for graduation from high school as set forth by the State of Texas.
  • is hereby awarded this Diploma with Honors.
  • Given this 6th day of June in the year two thousand twenty-six.

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Questions people ask

Is a homeschool diploma legal?

Yes, in most US states the parent-administered homeschool is legally the school and can issue a diploma. Requirements vary by state; the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) publishes state-by-state guidance.

What should a homeschool diploma say?

The homeschool name, the student's full legal name, the words "High School Diploma", the graduation date, city and state, and the parents' signatures.

What paper should I use?

Heavy (65–80 lb) parchment or cotton cardstock at 8.5×11 in fits standard diploma covers.