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ESPAÑOL We make it easier for you to focus on homeschooling. Practical resources Reliable support Peace of mind One unbeatable membership. Two simple ways to join. Most Popular Pay Yearly $135 One year of membership $168 Start your membership A special discount is available for military members, first responders, pastors, and missionaries. See Details Affordable Pay Monthly $14 One year of membership—paid monthly Start your membership Membership renews automatically each year. Cancel any time after 12 months. A special discount is available for military members, first responders, pastors, and missionaries. See Details What do I get as a member? Personal legal advice Reliable answers to any legal question about your homeschool Full representation through letters, phone calls, and even in court 24/7 hotline for legal emergencies State-specific legal forms 100,000+ families strong Your membership helps make homeschooling possible for others. Together we can provide legal support and homeschool resources to keep homeschooling strong into the future! Explore all the benefits of HSLDA membership → Proudly not for profit As a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations and memberships so that more families can experience the joy of homeschooling. Together, we are making homeschooling possible. Your membership at work Just last year, HSLDA attorneys answered 13,889 legal questions, contacted 2,720 government officials, represented 1,103 discrimination cases, and made 10 court appearances. Share the gift of membership Empower another family for homeschool success. You can purchase gift certificates for one year of membership from the HSLDA Store . Lifetime members get our best price For a one-time payment of $1,500 , you’re covered for your entire homeschooling journey (and beyond). Start lifetime membership . Our members love being part of HSLDA! 100,000+ families homeschool with confidence , support , and peace of mind 4.7 rating out of 398 Facebook reviewsBest first defense for when legal issues arise and they have soooo many resources available to members.” — Sher H., Facebook Thank you for ALL you do for our community! We would not enjoy the freedoms and flexibility we sometimes take for granted without your efforts.” — Lauren D., Facebook HSLDA means I have someone watching my back and working to protect my right to homeschool, so I can focus on actually homeschooling .” — Nikki V., Facebook Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication! We homeschool with peace and confidence and are grateful to God for you all!” — Chandra J., Facebook HSLDA is the most practically helpful and encouraging resource available to homeschoolers. Our family has benefited on numerous occasions from their advice.” — Jennifer G., Pennsylvania Most common questions, answered. PRICING What kind of payments do you accept? We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover (including debit cards that can be processed as credit cards). We also accept direct debit payments from your bank account. Will I be notified before my membership automatically renews? For your convenience, you can pay monthly or yearly for your HSLDA membership. Your membership automatically renews each year regardless of how you pay. You will be sent an email notification (and a postcard, if you pay yearly) 30 days prior to renewal. Do you offer discounts on membership? Yes, we are happy to give a $15 discount to honor the following—those who are in the military (active or veteran), first responders (police, fire, EMT), full-time pastors, or full-time missionaries. This discount is only available with the Pay yearly option. To claim your discount, click one of the links below to start your membership: Click to join with a Military discount Click to join with a First-responder discount Click to join with a Pastor discount Click to join with a Missionary discount Do you offer refunds on membership? As stated in our membership terms and conditions , we offer refunds if you wish to cancel your membership within one week of activation or renewal (minus any rush fee, if applicable). I’m a member of an HSLDA Discount Group. How do I add my group affiliation to my membership? If you’re a member of an HSLDA Discount Group, you’re eligible for $15 off your yearly membership dues. Contact your group leader to get your six-digit group code. Once you have your code, you can start an HSLDA membership application and easily add the code by clicking on Group Affiliation” in the payment summary. Click to watch a video tutorial of this process. Not sure if your homeschool group is an HSLDA Discount Group? You can search for your group on our website and look for the green price tag icon. I can’t afford HSLDA membership. Are there options for me? We don’t want financial restrictions to prevent you from receiving the benefits of HSLDA membership! If the $135/year or $14/month membership dues are prohibitive for you, please consider applying for financial aid. Click here to learn more about how to apply for Membership Financial Aid. Can I purchase a membership as a gift for someone else? Yes! You can purchase one year of membership or lifetime membership as gifts from the HSLDA Store. Click here to purchase one today! Expand section (view more questions) JOINING HSLDA I live outside the US. Can I still join HSLDA? Yes, homeschooling families who live outside the United States and those who are citizens of other nations are invited to join HSLDA. HSLDA’s Global Outreach team is willing to provide counsel for international members who encounter difficulties. While various factors (such as citizenship, military status, and local laws) impact the methods by which HSLDA can assist you, our staff will always be committed to advocating for homeschooling freedom. You’ll also receive discounts on products and services through our Member Savings program, special pricing on HSLDA Store products, and a subscription to our quarterly magazine, the Home School Court Report . Note: If you are a resident of Canada, please check out HSLDA Canada . I’m in a legal emergency. Can I become a member today? If your family needs immediate assistance, we suggest that you expedite your membership application with the $40 rush fee. You will receive an initial contact about your legal situation within 1 business day. Because processing a rush application requires the immediate diversion of HSLDA resources, the $40 fee is nonrefundable. Legal assistance for your current situation is not guaranteed. Be sure to include details about your situation in your application and be prepared to submit copies of relevant documentation (letters, court documents, etc.). If we cannot assist you, you will have the option to withdraw your application and receive a refund of your membership dues (minus any rush fee). How long does legal review of my application take? If you indicate on your membership application that you need help resolving a legal problem affecting your homeschool, we will need to review your application. We will typically contact you about your legal situation within 3 business days. Membership acceptance is determined after legal review is complete, which may take several weeks. If we determine we can help with your homeschool’s current legal situation, we will activate your membership and you will get access to HSLDA member benefits. If we cannot assist you with your legal situation, you will have the option to withdraw your application and receive a refund of your membership dues (minus any rush fee). To receive an initial contact within 1 business day, you can accelerate your application with a nonrefundable rush fee of $40. When can I start using my membership benefits? Once your application has been reviewed and your membership activated, you will receive a welcome email. Then you will be able to immediately access your membership benefits by logging into your online account. I have a free HSLDA account. How do I become a member?...