PSEO information

The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act was signed into law as part of the 1985 Omnibus School Aids Bill. It allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in public high schools to attend a Technical Institute or College, either full or part time, at no cost to the student.

These students may enroll in any non-sectarian course at an eligible 2-year or 4-year institution-and earn high school and college credits simultaneously.

Various colleges have eligibility requirements and application deadlines that apply. Typically, juniors must be ranked in the top third and seniors must be ranked in the top half in order to qualify for PSEO or have a 2.8GPA  It is your responsibility to work with your school counselor to ensure that you have the necessary credits for graduation. You need to see your school counselor for entry requirements and details.

Sophomores are able to take one Career and Technical Education (CTE) class though PSEO if they are eligible. 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.” If the student meets this standard, they may be eligible to enroll in a CTE course, as identified by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (MNSCU), if they meet the specific course requirements and pre-requisites of the CTE course in which they desire to enroll. This option is open to Minnesota public school students. Students who successfully complete the course, earning a grade of C or better, may enroll in additional CTE courses in subsequent semesters.

PSEO Notice of Student Registration Form

• This form is required by the Minnesota Department of Education and must be updated every semester you register. It must be signed by you, your parent or guardian if you are under 18 years of age, and your high school counselor.

• Make sure the form has the correct school year listed on top. Forms filled out for an incorrect academic year are not valid.

• PSEO Notice of Student Registration Form (2023-24)  [for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024]

More information:
MN Office of Higher Ed PSEO info  
MN Dept of ED PSEO info