PSEO Student Admissions

Start earning college credits during high school.

Enroll in PSEO at NCU

North Central University is excited to welcome eligible high school students to get an early start on their college education, thanks to the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) initiative, sponsored by the State of Minnesota.

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) give you an opportunity to earn college credits while you’re still in high school. PSEO courses are free! The program pays for your tuition and textbooks while you’re enrolled. You’ll get a head start on your college education, significantly reduce your college expenses, and experience NCU’s amazing Christ-centered community for yourself.

PSEO Quick Facts

Receive No-Cost Tuition and Textbooks

The State of Minnesota pays PSEO students’ tuition, and the university provides your textbooks on loan.

Enroll in Up to 18 Credits per Semester

You can take up to 18 college credits each semester, which is the highest recommended course load for full-time students.

Study Online or on Campus

Enroll in online or on-campus courses to fulfill your high school education and get ahead on your college experience.

Why Choose PSEO at North Central?

At NCU, you’ll start receiving a top-quality private education while you’re still in high school. Learn online or at our downtown campus and experience a supportive, Christ-centered community with caring peers and professors. NCU’s prime location can open doors to your university experience and jobs and internships after graduation.

NCU offers several PSEO-eligible courses across academic disciplines, including music, communications, business, ancient and modern languages, sciences, and more!

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Living on Campus for PSEO Students

PSEO students can fully experience student life at NCU when they live on campus. To qualify, a student must be entering their senior year of high school, be at least 17 years of age, have a 3.5 GPA, and be able to take 12 on-campus credits to be eligible to live on campus.

Students in the residential on-campus PSEO program are responsible for all costs/fees associated with living on campus. These are not covered through the Minnesota PSEO program. Students must abide by the behavioral guidelines as delineated in the Student Guide and Responsibilities of Membership, including required chapel attendance based on a freshman level status.

If eligible, students will be required to complete a mandatory interview as part of the housing process. You can apply for PSEO housing only after being admitted into the PSEO program.

PSEO Enrollment Steps

Step 1: Apply for PSEO Admission

Complete an online application by June 1 for the Fall Semester and by December 1 for the Spring Semester. Once we’ve received all of your application materials, we’ll review your application and inform you of an admissions decision as soon as we can.

Step 2: Send Us Your High School Transcript

Send us an official transcript from your high school or homeschool through at least the middle of your sophomore year (for junior applicants) or junior year (for senior applicants). You must have a minimum 2.70 GPA.

Use this High School Transcript Request Form (pdf) to contact your high school and request that they send an official copy of your transcript to the NCU Admissions office.

If sending a homeschool transcript, the person in charge of the homeschool program is the one to create the transcript. Please use our Homeschool Transcript Form (docx) as a template. The following information is required on your transcript:

Name of each class
Grade for each class
Credits for each class
Classes organized by grade/year
Signature of the person(s) in charge of the home school

What about test scores?

North Central University is a test-optional university. Students who have a 2.7 GPA or higher from a public school, private school, or home school will be considered for regular admission into the PSEO program.

Step 3: Send Your Notice of Student Registration Form

Complete the Notice of Student Registration Form and send it to our Admissions office via mail or email.

Mail application materials:
North Central University
Admissions Office
910 Elliot Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Email application materials:
admissions@northcentral.edu

Meet an Admissions Counselor

Jamie Stratton, Admissions Counselor

612-343-4470 | jmstratt@northcentral.edu

910 Elliot Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404

FAQs

Which courses can I take through PSEO?

You may choose any courses that are on the PSEO Approved Course List.

You can take a course that is not on this list, but will be billed at the current tuition rate. PSEO is not an option during the summer term.

Will someone help me pick out my classes?

Yes! The PSEO Coordinator will also be your academic advisor and will assist you in choosing appropriate courses to fulfill your high school requirements and build toward your future education. To connect with the PSEO Coordinator, please contact the Registrar’s Office:

Location: Miller Hall 127

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT
Email: registrar@northcentral.edu
Phone: 612-343-5030
Fax: 612-343-4146

How can I get involved on campus as a PSEO student?

There are many ways to be a part of the close-knit Christian community of North Central University. Join us for chapel, student-led Bible studies, PSEO social gatherings, university-wide events, and more.

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We’re here to help! Contact us at 800-289-6222 or admissions@northcentral.edu.

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