Each year, Fort Wayne Area Home Schools (FWAHS) provides a formal commencement ceremony for local home-educated high school graduates. Commencement is generally held around the end of May at a location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There is no residency requirement; you may live in a different city, state, or country.

In order for your graduate to take part in these ceremonies:

• Graduate families must be Homemade News Subscribers.
• The graduate needs to have been homeschooled at least his entire senior year. Homeschooling is defined as 50% of the student’s education completed in the home by an individual with a legal relationship to the student. An exception would be allowed for those students enrolled in an institution where they are receiving dual credits.
• Graduates and both parents/guardians are required to attend the Friday evening dress rehearsal.
• Responsibilities of graduating families include: a biography for the program, graduate pictures for a multimedia presentation, a diploma, and a commercial unaltered matching cap and gown (with tassel.)
• Graduates MUST meet all stated deadlines for submission of all necessary requirements and information.

There is a fee of $150 per graduate which is due by April 15th; however, graduates can take advantage of an early-bird rate of $50 if they register and pay by March 15th. Other than purchasing your own cap and gown, there are no other costs to participate.