1. A qualifying standardized test score of 20 on the ACT or 1040 on the SAT. OR
2. Earn 9 "institutional credits" with a grade of "C" or better. The term "institutional credits" means college level classes, i.e. dual enrollment. OR
3. Apply for an eligibility waiver from the homeschool committee. You need to have proof of graduation to file for this waiver, so it's important to have everything ready and submit once you have completed your student's transcript and graduated them. Waivers with sufficient documentation tend to be approved. You CAN turn in the CCW's you prepared for the NCAA for core courses, or just submit course outlines and documentation you used. You are also required to submit your student's planned schedule for the fall semester. They are looking to make sure the college has placed your student directly in college level courses - a freshman course load heavy in remedial classes could be a red flag to the committee. According to the liaison, the waivers NOT approved by the committee tended to be the ones with minimal supporting documentation (or none at all).

Important Note: The NAIA adopted a "Single Criterion" eligibility model effective for 2023 graduates! This means that any high school graduate with a 2.3 GPA will meet NAIA initial eligibility standards. Unfortunately, this does not apply to homeschoolers since the NAIA does not recognize homeschool GPAs, instead the NAIA affirmed its commitment to the "3 pathway" model for homeschool initial eligibility.