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Dual Degree Programs for Homeschoolers — College Done, Not Just College Ready

It's Not That Hard to Homeschool

Release Date: 10/15/2025

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Show: Not That Hard to Homeschool
Host: Lisa Nehring
Sponsor: CTC Math
Guest: Lisa Nehring from True North Academy

🎧 Episode Summary

What if your high schooler could graduate with both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree—without student debt? In this episode, Lisa shares how True North Academy’s innovative Dual Degree Program helps homeschool families do just that.

Learn how your teen can earn an accredited high school diploma and an accredited college degree by age 18 or 19, saving time, money, and stress. Lisa answers one of the biggest parent questions:

“When can my child start the dual degree program?”

From eighth graders getting a head start to seniors finishing strong, this episode breaks down how the program works, how credits transfer, and how families can start mid-year or part-time. Most importantly, you’ll discover how this program equips students with future-ready skills for a changing world—without the crushing burden of college debt.

🧭 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • ✅ What makes True North Academy’s dual degree program unique

  • 🧑‍🎓 How students can start earning college credit as early as 8th grade

  • 📅 How flexible scheduling allows mid-year or part-time starts

  • 💰 Why debt-free degrees give teens long-term freedom

  • 💡 The life skills and “future-ready” competencies every student needs for success

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

🗣️ Memorable Quote

“We’re not a college-ready program. We’re a college-done program.” – Lisa Nehring

💬 Listener Challenge

If you’ve been praying for a program that helps your student launch with confidence and no debt, this might be the answer you’ve been waiting for. Reach out to True North Academy to schedule your Dual Degree Advising Appointment today.

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