PSEO

Post Secondary Enrollment Option 

PSEO offers high school juniors and seniors (whether currently in public, nonpublic, or home schools) the opportunity to take courses at eligible post-secondary institutions. Students must meet the admissions requirements of the post-secondary institution, but do not pay for tuition, fees, or books. They earn high school credit courses and, if students continue their education beyond high school, colleges or universities may choose to transfer their completed coursework through PSEO as college credits. All throughout the state, more than 7,000 Minnesota students attended college through the PSEO program last year.

Application process for PSEO Students

The following documentation is required in order for a student's application to be reviewed for admission into the on-campus or distance education PSEO program:

1. PSEO Application Form
2. Character Recommendation
   Character Reference from high school teacher, counselor, administrator or employer that can support the applicant's ability to succeed at the higher education level of academic rigor.
3. High School Transcript
   An official transcript from high school/homeschool through at least the middle of the sophomore year for Junior applicants and through the middle of the junior year for Senior applicants (minimum 3.0 GPA). Applicants should contact their high school counselor and request that an official copy of their high school transcript be forwarded to the Admissions Office.
4. College Entrance Exams
   All students must forward results from either the American College Testing (ACT) examination or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). ACT or SAT Test Scores (minimum ACT 21 or SAT 970 / optional writing portion scores not included).
5. Notice of Student Registration Form
   Directions for completing this form: Print the form from the link above,Box 1 must be completed by the student, Box 2 must be completed by the student's high school/homeschool, Box 3 will be completed by North Central and sent to the MN Dept. of Education upon enrollment.
6. Interview (if requested by North Central)

Once the student has submitted proper documentation for admission to North Central's PSEO program, the Admissions Committee will consider the application for admission. 

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for fall semester is July 1 and spring semester is December 1.  The total enrollment for PSEO students is limited and students are accepted into the program as space becomes available.  Applications received after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Finances

Students participating in North Central's PSEO program are released from all fees, including technology fee and special course fees, tuition, and the cost of a student id card and required textbooks (textbooks are returned at the end of the semester).  Students are responsible for incidental school supplies (paper, pens, athletic equipment, etc.)  PSEO students are not eligible for any institutional scholarships or any additional financial aid.

Class Registration

Class registration for PSEO students is based on the student's high school requirements.  Where possible, courses selected to meet high school requirements will also meet North Central freshman requirements.  Since each high school and each student program is unique, the PSEO Coordinator will work closely with students throughout their participation in the PSEO program.  The class schedule for PSEO students will be based on high school requirements, choice of acedemic major, and space availability at the time of registration.  Due to PSEO guidelines for the state of Minnesota and/or North Central determination, some North Central courses are not available to students in the PSEO program.  Classes must be on the list of PSEO eligible courses.  PSEO students can take a 3-12 credits per semester.

PSEO Steps After Acceptance

Congratulations on your acceptance!  Wondering what's the next step?  Visit our PSEO Accepted Students page for more information.

Contacts

If you have further questions about our PSEO program, please contact the PSEO Coordinator in the Admissions Office. Additional information about the Minnesota Postsecondary Enrollment Options program and state forms can be found at the Minnesota Department of Education website.

Current Student Information

Transcripts sent to the student's High School

At the end of each semester, North Central will send copies of the student's grade card to the student and the High School listed on the student's Notice of Student Registration Form. 

Continuing the PSEO program

Each semester PSEO students must complete and submit a new Notice of Student Registration Form and complete the appropriate class registration form below.  The deadline for current PSEO student to submit a new Notice of Student Registration for the Fall semester is April 1.

• PSEO Eligible Courses
• PSEO Class Registration Form

Applying for Freshman Admission

Upon High School graduation, PSEO students who wish to be accepted for Freshman status must complete an Application for Admission and Pastor's Recommendation Form to apply as a traditional incoming student. 

Withdrawing from the PSEO program

Students who do not want to enroll in the PSEO program for additional semesters or will not be applying for Freshman status after High School graduation should complete and submit the PSEO Current Student Withdrawl Form.