Postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO)

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Complete all of the following steps if you are applying to PSEO for the first time (279Online Scholars)

STEP 1 - Apply to the PSEO program on the institution's website 

STEP 2 - Complete section 1 of the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Notice of Student Registration Form and then send it to your counselor.

STEP 3 - Complete the District 279 PSEO Agreement Form and then send it to your counselor.

STEP 4 - Send a transcript to the PSEO institution using the 279Online Parchment account. You will need to create a Parchment account and then request to send your transcript to a particular institution. Go to the "Request a Transcript" tab to learn more about how to create a Parchment account.

Pseo timeline

January:

• Attend Mandatory PSEO Information Session listed below:

Ms. Dorn will host a MANDATORY PSEO informational meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd via Scholar’s DEN Time (they sign up via advisory) OR *Virtually, Wednesday, January 21st at 5:00pm. 

Students MUST attend a session if they plan to do PSEO next year.  Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to attend as well. We will be recording the session for those of you who cannot attend the virtual meeting. 

*Teams Link for the January 22nd virtual session at 5:00pm can be found here.  

• Apply to PSEO through the college. Applications are completed by the student through the online application on each college's website. 

• Review PSEO expectations with family (see PSEO Agreement).

• Complete the normal 279Online registration process. Courses will be adjusted later as needed.  

February - March:

• Apply for PSEO on college website (NOTE THEIR APPLICATION DEADLINES- NHCC AND U OF M ARE BOTH APRIL 15, 2025)

• Review PSEO expectation with family and sign PSEO Agreement Form

• Fill out Notice of Student Registration Form (NOSR)- also called the "State Form" or the "3-Part Form"

• Make an appointment to meet with your School Counselor here:  Counseling Appointment. Bring completed (signed) forms.

Ms. Dorn will start seeing students for PSEO after February 19th. Students with summer deadlines must have all applications materials completed and submitted by May 16th in order to allow processing time for summer break.  Complete your online PSEO applications prior to this appointment. Bring the signed required forms with you to your appointment. Your transcript will be sent in to your college(s) by our Registrar, along with your completed NOSR form. For students applying to the U of M, you should list your school counselor as the person responsible for uploading your NOSR and transcript. 

March – August: Students that have been accepted to the PSEO program, take placement exams (if applicable), attend orientation at the college and register for college classes for fall term. 

May 30: Firm deadline to notify your counselor of your intent to participate for fall term.

August: Meet with your school counselor to share your finalized PSEO schedule and make any necessary schedule adjustments. If you are a part-time student, keep in mind the Daily Schedule when you are choosing your course selections.  

October:  Meet with your School Counselor to plan your second semester courses. You will need to complete a new NOSR at that time. 

Oct 30: Firm deadline to notify your counselor of your intent to participate for spring term. Spring term only enrollments can be tricky. Early communication with your school counselor is recommended for successful spring term enrollment. 

Additional PSEO forms & resources