One quick filing
Whole house
Your young achiever takes five credit hours at the public school.
What your state asks
Waiting time
No waiting period found in the state rule. Ask the athletic director to confirm in writing.
Public school classes
Some public school classes.
Grades or a test
Passing grades or credits.
The papers
The date that matters
Per semester
Do it
Step 1: Read the state rule, linked below.
Step 2: Email the athletic director at the public school for your home address. Copy the principal.
Step 3: Ask in writing which forms the school needs from a homeschool family, and when each one is due.
By: Per semester
Step 4: Enroll in five credit hours of public school classes each semester.
Step 5: The homeschool gives a written assurance that it follows the law. Meet the association's 20 credits per semester overall.
Step 6: Get a sports physical. Bring the immunization record or the exemption.
Step 7: Bring proof of where you live: a lease, a mortgage statement or a utility bill.
Step 8: Go to tryouts on the same day and the same terms as everyone else.
Step 9: At sign up, ask about letters, senior night and team photos. Get every answer in writing.
The rule
Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-2,136; Neb. Rev. Stat. 79-215(12)
Who runs the teams
Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA)
Source
Checked against Nebraska's own rule on October 20, 2026.
This is a summary of public law, not legal advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with your state before you file.