Post-Secondary Enrollment Options FAQ
Post Secondary Enrollment Options For Minnesota High School Students Frequently Asked Questions
What is PSEO?
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, also known as PSEO, allows eligible high school students to take college level classes on college campuses while still enrolled in high school. The Minnesota Department of Education pays for PSEO tuition and books, so there is no cost to PSEO students or their families. Students have an opportunity to receive both high school and college/university credit for PSEO courses that are completed.
Who is eligible for PSEO?
11th or 12th graders in any public, nonpublic, home school or tribal school are eligible. Students must be accepted by a post-secondary institution and may enroll either full or part-time in nonsectarian courses or programs at that post-secondary institution.
Where are PSEO classes offered?
Students can apply to take PSEO classes at any eligible two year or four year college that has a PSEO program.
Around the Minneapolis area these colleges include the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC), North Hennepin Community College, Metro State, and several other public and private institutions.
Why should high school students participate in PSEO?
Lots of reasons!
Get a jump start on your future: earn college credits while still in high school.
Learn more about college and explore interests in classes that may not be offered at your high school.
Save money: tuition and books are paid by the state of Minnesota.
Save time: you’ll be able to enter college with some credits already completed.
How do I apply?
You can get PSEO application materials from your school counselor or visit the website.
When is the deadline to apply for PSEO classes?
Application deadlines vary. Here are just a few:
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Fall Semester 2008: April 1, 2008
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Spring Semester 2009: Oct 1-2008
Minneapolis Community and Technical College:
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Fall Semester 2008: May 19, 2008
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Spring Semester 2009: Nov. 3, 2008
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Fall Semester 2008: June 6, 2008
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Spring Semester 2009: Dec. 14, 2008
North Hennepin Community College:
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Fall Semester 2008: July 1, 2008
- Deadline to enroll in classes for Spring Semester 2009: Dec. 1, 2008
Where can I get more information about PSEO?
First, check with your high school counselor and make sure you are able to fulfill all of your high school graduation requirements.
The Minnesota Dept of Education: Karen Johnson, 651/582-8733 (karen.m.johnson@state.mn.us)
Check out the PSEO students’ blog (a collection of resources and reflections by current PSEO students and recent graduates):
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cschhh/exchange
This summary is brought to you by the PSEO Communications Council, a group of current PSEO students and recent graduates who want to make sure that all students know that they, too, can take advantage of this great opportunity to experience college while still in high school!
