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EPISODE 195 | Welcome back to Homeschool Your Way — the podcast that encourages you to build a homeschool rhythm that works for your family, not someone else's highlight reel.This episode? It's all about the money, honey. 💰Janna sits down with Cassie Ogluin — homeschool mom of three, Outschool event coordinator, and alternative education superfan — for an honest, energizing conversation about one of the most overlooked perks in the homeschool world: state funding. Because yes, your state might actually help pay for your child's education — and most families have no idea.From ESAs and micro-grants to charter schools and virtual fund accounts, Janna and Cassie break it all down in a way that actually makes sense. They share their own journeys into alternative education (spoiler: neither of them planned it this way), talk through what oversight really means for families, and give you real, practical steps to figure out what's available where you live.Whether you're brand new to homeschooling or years in and just now hearing about this, this episode will leave you informed, encouraged, and ready to dig into what your state has to offer.In this episode:💸 What ESAs, micro-grants & public funding programs actually are 🏦 How the virtual funding accounts work — and what you can spend them on 📋 Why oversight might actually be your best friend as a new homeschooler 📍 How to research your state's specific programs (even when they're not called ESAs) 🚀 Why homeschooling is growing faster than ever — and what that means for your familyYou don't have to do this alone — and you don't have to do it broke. Tune in and find out what might already be waiting for you. 🎧(Friendly note: we’re sharing education info, not legal or financial advice—always confirm details on your state’s official program site.)ABOUT OUR GUEST | Cassie, a homeschool mom of three for over a decade, tailors her approach to meet the needs of her neurodiverse learner. She is the Alternative Education Content and Events Manager at Outschool, championing innovative education solutions for families and educators. https://affiliate.bookshark.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=105&url=111Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com.If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, send an email to [email protected]. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.