Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) offers high school juniors,
seniors AND sophomores (Special restrictions apply – see below) in public, nonpublic, or home schools the opportunity
to take courses at eligible post-secondary institutions.
To be eligible, you must meet the admissions requirements of the post-secondary institution, but do not have to pay for tuition, fees, or books.
You can earn high school credit courses and, if you want to continue your education beyond high school, you can choose to transfer your completed PSEO coursework as college credits.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
STEP ONE
Take the Century College Accuplacer Assessment Test. You must meet minimum score requirements as listed on the application.
STEP TWO
Complete and submit all application materials.
All materials must be submitted together. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
In addition to taking the Century College Assessment Test, you must also qualify under one of the three categories listed below.
- High School Seniors: Class rank at top half of your class.
High School Juniors: Class rank at top third of your class.
High School Sophomores: Pass the 8th grade MCA reading test and meet the prerequisites of the course for which you want to register.
OR
- High School Seniors: ACT, PSAT, SAT, PLAN score indicating you are at or above 50th percentile.
High School Juniors: ACT, PSAT, SAT, PLAN score indicating you are at or above 70th percentile. OR
- Students who do not meet class rank or ACT, PLAN, SAT, PLAN requirements are asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher.
You must also submit a two-page, typed, double-spaced essay using a 12pt. font, explaining why you are interested in the PSEO program and what you can contribute to it.
Return application to:
- Century College
- Office of Admissions
- 3300 Century Avenue North
- White Bear Lake, MN 55110
STEP THREE
Attend a Century Student Orientation session. As a PSEO student, your orientation date will be assigned.
Application deadlines
- July 1 for fall semester
- Dec. 1 for spring semester
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I attend PSEO full-time?
Yes.
- What classes can a PSEO student take?
General Education Courses. It is very important that you work with your high school counselor to ensure you are taking courses that meet your high school graduation requirements.
Please refer to the Associate in Arts Degree Program Guide for a list of possible general education courses offered at Century College that PSEO students are eligible to take.
- What classes are 10th grade PSEO students eligible to take their first semester?
Please refer to the following PDF for a list of career/technical course options for 10th grade students.
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What are the maximum number of credits I can take?
We recommend a course load no greater than 16 credits per semester.
Homeschooled Students
Did you know that many Minnesota homeschooled students use PSEO courses at Century College as their junior or
senior year curriculum? By planning ahead, you may be able to complete up to two years of college before
your high school graduation! Contact us for more information.
Accreditation
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (312.263.0456), so your courses will serve as
transferrable credit.
Regulation Notice
The Minnesota Department of Education will only cover PSEO expenses billed by Century College for those
students admitted into Century College’s PSEO program. PSEO students admitted to an institution other
than Century College who enroll in Century College courses will be responsible for any tuition, fees, and
supplies associated with those courses.
Contact
- Katy Moore
- Admissions Representative
- 651.779.3962
- Robert Beaver
- Assistant Director of Admissions
- 651.779.5744