What is PSEO?
College forHigh School Students
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) enables eligible Minnesota high school sophomores (limited basis), juniors, and seniors in public, nonpublic, or home schools to take college courses — full- or part-time — through a postsecondary institution for both high school and college credit. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself or build up credits for the future, PSEO is a great opportunity. Funded through the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), PSEO covers tuition, fees, and textbooks for college-level courses (numbered 1000-level or higher), though students are responsible for the cost of equipment that becomes their personal property, such as tools and computers. Students can also take Minnesota North courses at their high schools through College in the Schools (CIS)
Key Information
PSEO Eligibility & Application Information
Minnesota high school sophomores (limited basis), juniors, and seniors may be eligible to take one or more college-level courses through PSEO if they meet the following requirements:
- Senior/12th grade: High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Junior/11th grade: High school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Sophomore/10th grade*: Complete the 8th grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) reading test and meet the proficiency of “meets or exceeds.” Sophomores who qualify for PSEO may enroll in one career and technical education course.
Step 1: Apply to Minnesota North
- If you have already applied to Minnesota North for College in the Schools (CIS), no need to apply again — continue to the next step.
Step 2: Submit all required PSEO forms found under “PSEO Forms / PSEO Forms Uploader”. Forms required are:
- 2026-2027 Minnesota Department of Education Notice of Student Registration Form (NOSR Form)
- Minnesota North PSEO Verification Form
- High School Transcript
- Immunization Form (Homeschool students only)
Step 3: Course Registration
- New PSEO applicants will receive an email with a link to schedule a registration appointment after all required forms and documents have been received.
Applications and all required documentation must be received by:
May 31 for fall semester
December 1 for spring semester
PSEO students must be registered for classes by:
August 1 for fall semester
December 15 for spring semester
- 2026-2027 Minnesota Department of Education Notice of Student Registration Form
- Minnesota North PSEO Verification Form
- High School Transcript
- Home school students only: complete the immunization eform
PSEO Forms Uploader Information:
- Use this form to upload all forms – PSEO Uploader
- Make sure to enter the correct campus on the Uploader form
- You will work with the campus closest to your physical location or with the campus that you have a previous relationship with – even if you are taking all online courses, choose a campus.
- Online PSEO students
- Only choose the Online Campus if you live over an hour from any of our campuses (International Falls, Ely, Virginia, Eveleth, Hibbing, Grand Rapids) or do not have a previous relationship with a campus from concurrent enrollment (CIS). Otherwise, please choose the campus you are closest to and they will assist you with orientation and registration.
*Submit the online application to Minnesota North College before submitting paperwork. See PSEO Application Process for more information.
PSEO applicants are no longer required to take the Accuplacer assessment to determine final PSEO course placement. Course placement guidelines are available with Academic Advising.
All Courses are available for 11th and 12th grade students unless listed here:
PSEO Ineligible Courses
10th grade students are eligible to select courses listed here:
10th Grade PSEO Eligible Courses
Required textbooks and materials for students in the PSEO program are provided at no charge. PSEO students should order their materials through our college store. These items belong to Minnesota North and must be returned to the college at the end of each semester.
What’s Included?
The PSEO program covers textbooks and all consumable supplies specifically required for the class, such as:
- Art supplies
- Calculators
- Film
- Software
What’s Not Included?
The PSEO program does not pay for general school supplies or non-consumable equipment that will remain in the student’s possession after the class has ended such as:
- Instruments
- Notebooks
- Pens and pencils
- Uniforms
How Do I Get Textbooks and Materials?
After you register and finalize your course schedule, order textbooks and materials prior to the start of the semester through the College Store website. PSEO is a Third Party Pay program. You’ll be asked to note this and your campus location when you order books. Check out the step-by-step guide to ordering textbooks below.
PSEO Book Ordering Instructions
DO NOT order through Amazon or another store. DO NOT ever pay for your books with a credit card, you will not be reimbursed. You can select to have the books delivered to your local campus for free in during first two weeks of each semester. Please note: shipping costs are the responsibility of the student and are not covered by the PSEO program.
How Do I Return Books and Materials After the Course?
Textbooks and materials are loaned to PSEO students for the duration of the course. These items must be returned to the bookstore by the last day of the semester.
If you fail to return the items by the final day of the semester, you will be charged a replacement fee. Depending on the amount, a hold may also be placed on your student record preventing you from registering for future semesters. Replacement fees can be paid through e-services or in person at campus stores. Past due accounts may be turned over to State of Minnesota collections.
Contact Information
Contact your campus based PSEO counselor/advisor.
Charlene Buss
Academic Advisor
charlene.buss@minnesotanorth.edu
218.403.9227
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Becky Niemi
College Counselor
becky.niemi@minnesotanorth.edu
218.322.2321
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Carrie Hejda
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
carrie.hejda@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2515
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Christopher Vito
Advisor
christopher.vito@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2546
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Kelly Dailey
TRIO Student Support Services Counselor/Advisor
kelly.dailey@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2506
Returning PSEO Student: Book an Appointment
Christopher Vito
Advisor
christopher.vito@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2546
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Kelly Dailey
TRIO Student Support Services Counselor/Advisor
kelly.dailey@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2506
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Antavius Thomas
Academic Advisor/Assistant Football Coach
antavius.thomas@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2544
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Christopher Vito
Advisor
christopher.vito@minnesotanorth.edu
218.550.2546
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Amy Amundsen
Advisor
amy.amundsen@minnesotanorth.edu
218.598.9326
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Kate Cowley
kate.cowley@minnesotanorth.edu
218.235.2121
Returning PSEO Student: Click here to schedule an appointment.
New PSEO Student: See step 3 under “PSEO Application Process”
Carrie Hejda
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
218.550.2515
carrie.hejda@minnesotanorth.edu
Book an Appointment
Richard Kangas
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
218.838.3803
richard.kangas@minnesotanorth.edu
- If you live within an hour of any of our campus locations (International Falls, Ely, Virginia, Eveleth, Hibbing, Grand Rapids), or if you have a relationship with another campus – apply, submit paperwork, and register with that campus even if you plan to take all online courses.
- If not, apply to the “Online Campus” and you will work with Char Buss.
- Charlene Buss
Academic Advisor
charlene.buss@minnesotanorth.edu
218.403.9227
Book an Appointment
Benefits of PSEO
Gain experience.
College courses will offer you a challenging (yet rewarding!) educational experience.
Add variety.
You’re provided with a greater variety of course offerings – beyond what is available at your high school.
Get a jump start.
Completing college courses in high school means it will take you less time to earn your degree after high school.
Save money.
Tuition, fees, and textbooks are at no cost to you. Make your college goals more affordable by saving money in the long run.
Protecting Your Privacy
Family EducationalRights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. When a student enters a postsecondary institution at any age, the right to access and control disclosure of education records under FERPA transfers from the student’s parents (as in the K-12 setting) to the student.
In most circumstances, family members will need to show an authorization form signed by the student to allow the release of information. An electronic form is located below. Any document that includes the following would also be valid: who is authorized to release the information; to whom the information may be released; what information may be released; the purpose for which the information may be used; the student’s signature; and a date. A simple email from a student is not a sufficient authorization.
