UC Scout
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UC Scout is a program from the University of California that provides online high school courses and resources. Founded in 1999 to help bridge educational gaps, it has grown into a trusted resource serving homeschoolers, independent learners, and schools throughout the state and beyond. UC Scout offers nearly 70 A–G approved, AP®, and college-prep courses. Students learn through engaging videos and interactive assignments, have access to a live teacher, and parents are able to track their progress. It’s an ideal fit for motivated, independent learners and families seeking UC-approved online coursework, but it may not suit students who need daily, in-person interaction. Parents value the program’s flexibility, academic rigor, and affordability. Scholarships are available for credit-bearing courses, and supplemental instructional videos are available at low- or no-cost for students.
UC Scout is a state-funded non-profit educational program. Though UC Scout is part of the University of California, courses are high school-level, not college-level. Scholarships are available for eligible students at ucscout.org/scholarships.
In the Basic plan, which provides instructional video resources for supplemental learning (not credit-bearing), students enrolled in a public California school or district can access courses for free, otherwise courses are $29 per course, per semester.
In the On Demand plan, which provides full online courses for credit, the cost is $399 per student, per course, per semester. Scholarships for a $349 discount are available to eligible students; eligibility requirements and application information available at ucscout.org/scholarships.
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UC Scout exemplifies the academic rigor and flexibility I want every high schooler to have access to.