3rd Grade homeschool cost in Georgia (2026)

Why Georgia is different

Georgia reported 89,510 homeschooled students in 2024–25, based on GaDOE Declaration of Intent filings (reported via the Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub Georgia page). Checked Oct 18, 2026. Population source.

3rd grade is Georgia's first test year: an appropriate nationally standardized test is required at least every 3 years beginning at the end of 3rd grade, in consultation with a person trained in norm-referenced test administration and interpretation. Keep the scores, and keep this year's annual progress report for at least 3 years. Any test cost is separate from the curriculum stack totals above (not included).

Georgia deadline calendar (checked 2026-10-18)

Source: Georgia Dept. of Education — Home School page + Home School Overview (August 2025 update), checked Oct 18, 2026

State money in Georgia — check the gate before you budget

The Georgia Promise Scholarship is gated, not general homeschool funding: for 2026–27 the program lists up to $6,500 per eligible student, and eligible students may choose home study, but eligibility requires conditions including prior Georgia public-school attendance (two consecutive semesters) or entering kindergarten, residence in an eligible low-performing-school attendance zone, and a parent who has been a Georgia resident for at least one year (Georgia Promise Scholarship, mygeorgiapromise.org, checked Oct 18, 2026). Most existing homeschoolers will not meet every gate — check your zone and history on the official site before counting any of it.

If you do use Promise with home study, Georgia home-study law still applies (annual Declaration, core subjects, 180 days / 4.5 hours, testing and progress reports). Checked Oct 18, 2026.

For families who are not Promise-eligible, no Georgia state homeschool funding was verified on GaDOE home school sources checked Oct 18, 2026 — so the full stack total above is the honest budget.

Source: Georgia Promise Scholarship (mygeorgiapromise.org), checked Oct 18, 2026

Record-keeping and local support in Georgia

Use the printable checklist above as your record-keeping spec for this state — it lists exactly what to keep and how long, from the official source checked 2026-10-18.

Statewide support: Georgia Home Education Association (GHEA) — Statewide Georgia homeschool association — verify current support-group referrals and events on its site. Checked Oct 18, 2026.

Hands-on add-on for 3rd Grade

For a 3rd-grade hands-on add-on, KiwiCo science/art lines for ages 6–9 and 6–12 are the broad option in our by-age comparison. A kit is a supplement, not core curriculum and not a substitute for your state requirements. Compare honestly by age — with no affiliate links for these brands live yet — on KiwiCo vs Lovevery vs Little Passports, and start free with screen-free break activities.

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