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All sophmore, junior, and senior high school students may be eligible for post-secondary enrollment options with the following:

• Students with a GPA below 2.6 will be required to take the reading Accuplacer test
• Students with a GPA below 2.0 will be required to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, principle or instructor that specifically outlines the applicant's readiness for coursework.
• Eligible sophomores:
  • If the student has taken the 8th grade MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) Reading, they must submit proof of a passing score (high school transcript).
  • May only enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) course during a semester. If the student earns a “C” or higher grade in this first course, they are eligible to take additional CTE and general education courses the following semester with approval from their high school counselor.

Updated Testing Guidelines

Colleges and universities shall use one or more of the following placement measures to determine a student’s course placement within reading, writing, and mathematics:

1. Eligible ACT, SAT, and/or MCA scores

1. All validity windows apply as outlined within System Procedure 3.3.1.

and/or

2. Cumulative high school grade point average (HS GPA)

1. Reading & Writing: A student who presents a high school GPA of 2.6 or higher must be given a placement of college-level that allows for enrollment in courses that designate college-level reading and writing skills as a prerequisite. A college or university may establish lower minimum high school GPA score(s) for placement into developmental reading courses. A college or university may establish higher minimum score(s) for placement into a higher-level reading and writing course(s).
2. Math: A student who presents a high school GPA of 2.8 or higher and has completed one full year of high school Algebra II, with a grade of "C" or higher must be given a placement of college-level that allows for enrollment in any college-level math class.
   
   A college or university may establish lower minimum high school GPA score(s) for placement into introductory college-level mathematics courses other than College Algebra and for developmental mathematics courses. A college or university may establish higher minimum score(s) for placement into a higher-level mathematics course(s).
3. For purposes of course placement, high school GPA is valid for a period of up to 10 years from the date of high school graduation or, if the student has not yet graduated, from the date submitted.

and/or

3. Eligible ACCUPLACER scores (i.e., Classic or Next Generation ACCUPLACER).

1. Scores already on file may be used. All benchmarks and validity windows apply as outlined within System Procedure 3.3.1.

Course Information

• PSEO students are able to register for any courses that they meet the prerequisite for, including online courses.
• There are certain courses/programs with restrictions for PSEO:
  • Culinary Arts: Students must be 16 years old
  • Dental Assistant: PSEO students are only eligible to take pre-requisite courses.
  • Emergency Medical Services: EMSV1100 (EMT Basic) Students must receive required vaccinations
  • Ford ASSET: Students must be 18 in order to do their internship at the dealership with a valid driver's license
  • Peace Officer: PSEO students are elibile to take pre-requisite courses
  • Medium/Heavy Truck Technology: PSEO students may take the courses but must be 18 to be eligible for a commercial driver's license
  • Nursing Assistant (NURS1010): Students must be 16 years old

1. Learn about the
2. Meet with your High School Counselor to see if PSEO is the right fit for you and determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements
3. Apply to Â鶹ÊÓƵ
   Indicate that you are currently in high school, your expected graduation date, and select the Post Secondary Enrollment Options application type (PSEO applicants will not be charged an application fee, and will not be admitted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech until required steps are completed)
4. Complete sections 1 and 2 of the current PSEO Notice of Student Registration (MN Dept of Education form) and submit the signed form to the PSEO Coordinator.
   
   Please note: a new form is required each semester.
5. Submit your Official High School Transcript
   
   Please note: Home schooled students must also submit an Immunization Verification eForm
6. Submit MCA and/or ACT test scores. Your high school transcripts may also be used to determine placement.
7. Complete the mandatory online orientation
8. Register for classes!

• If parents and/or guardians wish to communicate with the PSEO Coordinator and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech faculty and staff, the student MUST complete the Consent to Release Information form.
• The PSEO program covers the cost of tuition, fees and textbooks only during the fall and spring semesters. Books are required to be returned to the bookstore by the last day of the semester, if they are not returned the student will be responsible to pay full price for the textbook.
• Additional course fees, such as tools, equipment, certification exams, and consumable items are not covered by PSEO funding.
• The program DOES NOT cover the cost of developmental courses- those that are numbered below 1000 level.
• Developmental courses are only allowed under PSEO for students enrolled in an early/middle college program with a state-approved alternative learning program per state statute 124d.09:

(b) An institution must not enroll secondary pupils, for postsecondary enrollment options purposes, in remedial, developmental, or other courses that are not college level except when a student eligible to participate and enrolled in the graduation incentives program under section enrolls full time in a middle or early college program.

PSEO students may be eligible for assistance with transportation costs. To be eligible, a student's family must be under the federal poverty income guidelines. Students who qualify will work with their district on the reimbursement process. More information is available at the