Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)

Notice: PSEO Deadlines for 10^th & 11^th Graders!

Concordia University-St. Paul = May 1 (only one deadline each year) www.csp.edu

Dual Credit Options Info: http://readysetgo.state.mn.us/RSG/Student/index.html

What Is PSEO?

• A program that allows 10th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions.
• Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses.
• 11th and 12^th grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis.
• 10th grade students may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses. In order to be eligible, a 10th-grade student must:

• Have taken the 8th-grade MCA reading test in the 8th-grade and have met the composite proficiency level of “meets or exceeds”.
• Meet specific CTE course eligibility requirements  and pre-requisites set by the institution.
• Be enrolled in a Minnesota public school.

What is the Cost?

• There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course.
• Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09.
• Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. 
• For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.

Students should seek guidance from their high school counselor to determine if PSEO is right for them and fits into their academic plans.  To begin the PSEO application process:

1. Student will discuss PSEO plans with high school counselor.
2. The school counselor verifies student’s eligibility and provides state form for PSEO.
3. Student will apply directly to the individual college and complete required PSEO form.
4. Students should remember that they must meet high school graduation requirements while participating in this programming opportunity.  Participation in PSEO must result in a reduced course schedule at your high school.

Students must notify their school by May 30^th if they want to participate in PSEO for the following school year.

For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.