PSEO - Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Admission Instructions
Please read and follow instructions carefully. Incomplete applications will be returned.
COVID-19 Updates for 2020-21 PSEO Application
Modified instructions for Step 3 and 4 seen on page 1 of application below.
Placement into college level English or Math courses will be based on placement scores from
Accuplacer*, ACT, SAT, MCA and/or high school GPA.
*Due to COVID-19 Ridgewater College has suspended Accuplacer testing until further notice.
Please submit your application, high school transcript, and ACT/SAT/MCA scores (if you have
scores) to Ridgewater College and your application will be evaluated for placement and
admission. Note: You will NOT be required to take the Accuplacer later.
Applications can be submitted by email to:
Willmar Campus: Linda Duering: linda.duering@ridgewater.edu
Hutchinson Campus: Beth Podratz: beth.podratz@ridgewater.edu
You can also submit your application by mail to:
2020-21
Hutchinson Campus:
Ridgewater College
2 Century Ave SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Attn: PSEO Admissions
Willmar Campus:
Ridgewater College
2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
Attn: PSEO Admissions
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PSEO - Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Admission Instructions
Please read and follow instructions carefully. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Step 1: APPLICATION
Section 1: Applicant Information portion to be completed by the student.
Section 2: Parent/Guardian Support and Acknowledgement portion to be completed by parent/guardian.
Step 2: MEET WITH HIGH SCHOOL
Section 3: High School/Homeschool portion to be completed by your high school counselor/contact.
Obtain high school transcript
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 7, requires public school students to inform the district
by May 30 of each year of the pupil’s intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year to
assist the district in planning. A pupil is bound by notifying or not notifying the district by May 30.
Note: Homeschool students - Bring application to your home school contact (usually a parent) to complete this portion.
Modified for COVID 19 - See cover page. Step 3: SCHEDULE ACCUPLACER
Please do not submit any PSEO application materials prior to testing appointment.
Schedule your Accuplacer by contacting your intended Ridgewater campus.
Willmar Campus: 320-222-5982
Hutchinson Campus: 320-234-8595
Or go to www.ridgewater.edu/accuplacer to schedule your testing session and for practice tests
Note: If you have qualifying ACT or SAT scores - please skip step 3 and submit PSEO application to Ridgewater College as stated in step
4 below. This can be submitted in person, by email or by mail with a copy of test scores see more info on bottom of page 2.
Modified for COVID 19 - See cover page. Step 4: SUBMIT APPLICATION
Please bring the following to your testing appointment:
Photo ID
Completed PSEO application
High School transcript
Completed MDE billing form (Notice of Student Registration form
included in Ridgewater’s PSEO application packet)
Note: If you do not have the above material completed, you will not be allowed to sit for the assessment and will be asked to reschedule.
Step 5: ADMISSION DECISION
After submission of all application materials, you will receive written notification of the admission decision via
U.S. Postal service.
Step 6: ORIENTATION
All accepted students must complete a MANDATORY orientation.
Orientation session will cover all services, programs and activities available to Ridgewater College students.
Students will then meet with an academic advisor individually to register for courses.
If you have questions, please contact:
Student Services
student.services@ridgewater.edu
320-222-5971 or 1-800-722-1151
Recommended application deadlines:
May 1 for FALL semester and December 1 for SPRING semester
Student: Please retain this page for your reference
Students applying for technical degrees or courses: Applications
will be accepted after Feb. 1 for the FALL semester and
after Oct. 1 for the SPRING semester, on a space-available basis.
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Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) FAQ’s
What is Post-Secondary Enrollment Options? Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that offers high school
students the opportunity to take college-level courses. The credits earned can apply towards both high school graduation
and college degree requirements. This program was created to provide rigorous academic challenges to qualified students.
District dollars cover the cost of tuition, fees, and required books.
Note: The PSEO program does not pay for developmental courses (those numbered below 1000), test outs, food, housing,
uniforms, tools, special fees, or travel abroad fees.
What should students consider before applying? Attending College is an important life decision and should be considered carefully.
PSEO students are afforded the same rights and responsibilities as all college students, and must be able to:
Take full responsibility for managing time and assignments
Make room for more study time outside of class, with fewer instructions on how and what to study.
Handle multiple deadlines without reminders
Take initiative to seek help when needed
Student who try to work or participate in extracurricular activities more than 20 hours per week tend to have great
difficulty keeping up with the faster pace of college. In fact, students can expect to spend two hours outside of class in
preparation for every one hour of classroom lecture. Social maturity is also important in working with older student and in
handling the academic challenge of college.
What are the eligibility requirements? PSEO is available to juniors and seniors enrolled through any Minnesota public school,
private school, home school, or alternative learning center who present evidence of the ability to perform college work.
Such evidence includes the following:
Liberal Arts - General Education/Transfer
CTE Career and Technical Education
Juniors:
o HS class rank upper 1/3 of their class, OR
o HS GPA 3.0 cumulative GPA
Seniors:
o HS class rank upper 1/2 of their class, OR
o HS GPA 2.5 cumulative GPA
Students must also have college level placement to be
placed into college level courses.
Students seeking PSEO in a technical program must
demonstrate the ability to successfully complete
coursework at a “C” level or higher.
The student’s academic record, GPA, class rank, and
standardized test results are reviewed to determine
admission eligibility.
How do I apply? The PSEO application materials are included in this packet. Please read over the packet carefully and follow all
instructions. You will need signatures of high school personnel and parents, so plan ahead and apply early. Doing this will
ensure timely consideration of your application.
I have taken the ACT or SAT; do I still need to take the Accuplacer placement test? If you have qualifying scores on either the ACT
or SAT, you can have one or both (Math and Reading) portions of the Accuplacer waived. Include a copy of your test scores
with your application.
ACT Scores: Reading 21 or higher, Math 22 or higher
SAT Scores: ERW 480 or higher, Math 530 or higher
If you have qualifying ACT/SAT scores, please submit your completed application packet, MDE Billing Form, HS Transcript,
and test scores to:
Student: Please retain this page for your reference
Willmar Campus
In Person: Ridgewater Student Services front desk
Email: linda.duering@ridgewater.edu
Mail: Ridgewater College
2101 15
th
Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
Attn: Linda D
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11
th
/12
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grade Application for Admission
Section 1: Applicant Information (To be filled out by student please use blue or black ink)
Personal Information
Print Full Legal Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) ___________________________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number* _____________________________________________ Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) ____________________________
*Many colleges/universities use Social Security numbers for student identification purposes on student records. Providing your Social Security number is voluntary. If you do not provide this number, your
application will still be processed. This data is requested for purposes of administration, program evaluation and consumer and alumni data. Your number also may be used to create summary information
about system programs through data matches with other state agencies.
Permanent Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________________State _________ Zip ______________ County _________________
Home/Permanent Phone: (xxx)xxx-xxx _____________________________ Student Cell Phone: (xxx)xxx-xxxx ______________________________
Student's Personal Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________
High School Currently Attending ______________________________________________________________________________________________
HS Graduation Year _________________________ Grade Level for 2020-21 school year Junior Senior
Are you a resident of Minnesota? Yes No
*If yes, how long _______Years ______Months *If no, what state are you a resident of? ____________________________________________
Academic Information
Ridgewater Campus you are applying to Hutchinson Willmar
Indicate start term for 2020-21 school year Fall Semester (August 2020 December 2020) Spring Semester (January 2021 May 2021)
***SELECT ONE:
Note: If you want to take Concurrent/College in the Schools classes at your high school for the 2020-21 school year (available at some high
schools), please complete the Concurrent/College in the Schools Only application (Please see your high school counselor for this application)
I have remaining General Education high school requirements that I want to complete on-campus/online at Ridgewater
(Math, English, Science, Social Studies, etc.)
I want to take courses in a Career and Technical Program to complete high school elective credits at Ridgewater
(Welding, Sales and Marketing, Cosmetology, Computer Programmer, etc.)
If you selected this option, please indicate which technical program you are applying to: __________________________________________
If attending on-campus/online, do you plan to attend Ridgewater classes full-time? part-time?
If part-time, is there a specific course you are planning to register for? If yes, please include here: ________________________________________
What is your current educational intent at Ridgewater College?
Complete course/s but not a degree (technical or general education)
Earn associate (two-year) degree
Earn associate (two-year) degree and transfer
Earn technical certificate/diploma
Complete course/s and transfer without a degree
If known, name of College/University you plan to transfer to after Ridgewater College __________________________________________________
Have you taken courses through any other colleges (this can include PSEO, College in the Schools/CIS, or CollegeNow)?
If YES, which college was the course/s offered through? (please list all) ______________________________________________________________
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Request for Confidential Information
*Providing the following information is voluntary. This information will assist Minnesota State Colleges and Universities in evaluating
student recruitment and retention policies; it will not be used as a basis for admission.
Gender: Male Female Prefer not to disclose Other ________________________
Are you Hispanic or Latino (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Chicano, Puerto Rican, or Central American, or other Spanish culture regardless of race)? Yes No
Race and ethnic background (select any that apply)
American Indian or Alaskan Native (a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central or South America and maintains tribal
affiliation or community attachment)
Asian (a person having origins in any of the original people of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent)
Black or African American (a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands)
White (a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa)
What is the highest level of education for your parent(s)/guardians(s)?
Please respond for the parent(s), step-parents(s), adoptive parent(s) or guardians(s) who raised you.
Check only one box per parent/guardian
Parent/Guardian #1
Parent/Guardian #2
No high school diploma
High school diploma
Some College
Two-year college degree/diploma
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Not sure/Don’t know College
No high school diploma
High school diploma
Some College
Two-year college degree/diploma
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Not sure/Don’t know College
Voluntary Release of Information
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
PSEO Students are a protected class under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If an “Authorization to Release
Student Information” form is not on file, information regarding a PSEO student can only be shared with the student’s high
school/alternative learning school. Forms/authorizations are valid until cancelled by the student. This form can be located on the
Ridgewater website under “Student Forms”, is completed by the student, and does not need to be completed until the time of PSEO
orientation.
Note: This Parental Information Release is not required for consideration in the PSEO program.
Parent/Guardian Support
I understand and support my child’s participation in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program. As parents or
guardians, we assume the responsibility for transportation and liability to and from the college. We are also aware that there will be
social and academic difference from the high school setting.
By my signature below, I acknowledge that I am informed that the college cannot release to me private data from my child’s
education records unless he/she has voluntarily signed a release or such disclosure is authorized by law.
Typed or Written Signature of Parent/Guardian ________________________________________________________ Date __________________
Section 2: Parent/Guardian Support and Acknowledgement (To be filled out by Parent/Guardian)
Section 3: High School / Home School Information (To be filled out by school contact)
Name of Secondary School ________________________________________________________District Number _________________
School Classification Public Nonpublic/Private Home School
Student Class Rank: _________ out of ___________ Student’s Grade level for 2020-21 school year Junior Senior
High school yearly schedule is by Quarters Semesters Trimesters
Does student receive special education services at the high school? Yes No
Credit conversion: ________________ high school/ home school credits is equal to ________________ college credits
High School/Home School Courses Student Needs to Graduate High School
Amount of
College
Credit
Plans to take courses at
High School
Ridgewater
(PSEO)
HS course
(CIS)
Additional Notes/Information:
Printed Name of Secondary School Contact Person
Title
Phone
Typed or Written Signature of Secondary Contact Person
Date
Email Address
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Note: The college/university is asking you to provide information that includes private and/or confidential information
under state and federal law. The college/university is asking for this information in order to process your application.
You are not legally required to provide the information the college/university is requesting; however, the
college/university may not be able to effectively process your application if you do not provide sufficient information.
With some exceptions, unless you consent to further release of private information, access to this information will be
limited to school officials, including faculty who have legitimate education interest in the information. Under
circumstances, federal and state laws authorize release of private information without your consent:
To other schools in which you seek or intend to enroll, and/or are enrolled, if you are first notified of the release
To federal, state, or local officials for purposes of program compliance, audit, or evaluation
As appropriate in connection with your application for, or receipt of financial aid
To your parents, if your parents claim you as a dependent student for tax purposes
If the information is sought with a subpoena, court order, or otherwise permitted by other state or federal law
To an organization engaged in education research or an accrediting agency
Minnesota State abides by the provisions of Title IX and other federal and state laws forbidding discrimination on the
basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap and all other state and federal laws regarding equal opportunity.
This document can be made available in alternate formats upon request by calling 800-722-1151 or through your
preferred Telecommunications relay Service.
Notice to Student Regarding Possible Impact of Criminal Records: If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of
any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances
of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other high education
financial aid.
Please note that concealment of facts or untruthful statements may cause you to be subject to denial of admission
and/or dismissal from Ridgewater College.
All applicants must complete and sign this section:
By my signature, I certify that the information I have provided about my academic history, personal information, and
residency is accurate and complete. Failure to disclose any required information could result in the denial of admission
or retroactive administrative withdrawal from Ridgewater College without refund (if applicable) or course credits. I
understand that it is my responsibility to submit a completed application. Failure to do so may result in my application
being withdrawn without review.
Typed or Written Applicant’s signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ________________
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Ridgewater College Post-Secondary Education Syllabus
This document serves as an agreement of understanding for PSEO rights/responsibilities.
Hutchinson Campus: 320-234-8595 Willmar Campus: 320-222-5982 General Line: 320-222-5971
PSEO Schedule: It is the student’s responsibility to review each course he/she registers for and know
attendance policy and expectations of each course. If there are scheduling conflicts, it is the student’s
responsibility to arrange around these conflicts. Students should note that it is the instructor’s right to
mark a “conflict” and missed day as unexcused. It is the student’s responsibility to attend college during
those days in which your high school is not in session.
Pre-College/Developmental Courses: Students will not be enrolled in Pre-College/Developmental courses that
are not covered by PSEO unless the student indicates that he or she wants to be placed in a
developmental course. By indicating this request, a PSEO student acknowledges that he/she is
responsible for the PSEO EXEMPT course and all fees associated with that course.
PSEO Exempt courses: If a student enrolls in a PSEO exempt course, the student will be responsible for the
payment of all costs associated with their enrollment including tuition, student fees, books, and supplies.
The list of exempt courses is subject to change without notice and can be found at:
www.ridgewater.edu/pseo> found under “Cost”.
Satisfactory Academic Progress: PSEO Students are recognized as Ridgewater students. Students begin their
official college record and will be held to Ridgewater College Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of
a minimum GPA of 2.0 and minimum course completion rate of 66.67% passing.
Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to know course syllabus rules/expectations/policies for each
class. It is the student’s responsibility to understand and comply with important college policies as
outlined in the catalog and handbook (i.e. refund policy, satisfactory academic progress, registration,
etc.).
It is the student’s responsibility to know his/her high school requirements, communicate the schedule
and any changes to the schedule between the high school and college. Students are responsible for
knowing who their academic advisor is and scheduling regular advising/registration appointments.
PSEO Costs Covered: The State of Minnesota covers PSEO student’s tuition, fees, required books, and parking
permit. The student is responsible for purchasing all supplies that become personal possessions (tools,
calculators, CPR kits, etc.) PSEO students MUST RETURN ALL BOOKS & MATERIALS to the college
bookstore by the Friday of the student’s final exams (each semester). Books that are late will be
charged at a 75% rate. Books that are not returned will be charged full price and a hold will be placed on
the student’s record prohibiting registration and obtaining official transcripts.
Authorization to Release: PSEO Students are a protected class under the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA). If an “Authorization to Release Information” form is not on file, information
regarding a PSEO student can only be shared with the student’s high school/alternative learning school.
Forms/authorizations are valid until cancelled by the student and can be found under “Student Forms”
on the college website.
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Bookstore Guidelines
What does PSEO cover? PSEO program will pay for all required materials that are not going to be kept by the
student. Approved materials include but are not limited to: Art kits, required textbooks, periodic table
and composition book (chemistry). Do not remove the shrink-wrap from new books until you decide
to stay in the course. Students who drop a course then go to return a new book that is not shrink-
wrapped will be charged for the material if it is for a dropped course.
Optional or recommended textbooks are not covered by PSEO (including study guides the list of
EXEMPT materials is subject to change). Tool kits (cosmetology, welding, etc.) safety glasses and first aid
kits are not covered by PSEO. Any developmental pre-college course that a PSEO student registers for
will be at the expense of the student. No course below 1000 will be covered by PSEO.
How do I get my books?
o Must have a photo ID present (ex: Student ID or State Driver’s License)
o Bring a copy of your official schedule
o Once books are selected, students will complete an authorization charging form in the bookstore
acknowledging they will be charged if they do not turn in books.
o Books can be ordered online at www.ridgewaterbookstore.com
When completing online order, you will need to provide a credit card/bank card. During checkout
indicate Charge/Financial Aid payment option and type in PSEO. Only items not covered by PSEO
will be charged to the credit card. Shipping is not covered by the PSEO program.
What if I drop a class?
A student who drops a course within the first 5 days of the semester (unless otherwise noted) MUST
RETURN the books in the same condition they were picked up (ex: no scratches, pen/pencil marks, and
shrink-wrapped, if new). A student MUST have the receipt (original or copy) present. Students who
drop a course and do not return the material will be sent a bill.
What if I add a class?
Students who add a class may charge the required books/material at the bookstore.
What do I do with my books at the end of the semester?
All books must be returned to the bookstore by the last day of the semester to avoid a charge. If a
student needs to keep a book for the continuation of a class (example: science or math may do this)
then the student MUST notify the bookstore or the student will be charged. Students who do not
return their books or pay the fine for the books will have a hold put on their account. A hold will stop
the student from registering for future classes. Further, official transcripts/grades will not be released
until books are returned and fines are paid.
Typed or Written Student Signature
Date
Upon signing this form PSEO Students acknowledge that the student will share this information with their parent/guardian and
acknowledges the rights, responsibilities, and policies of Ridgewater College that the student will be held accountable to.
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
Program Notice of Student Registration
2020-21
ED-001763-21
2020-21
Instructions: Complete an enrollment form for each instructional term and postsecondary institution the student attends. Once
Sections 1 and 2 are completely filled out, the next step is to work with the enrolling postsecondary institution to complete
Section 3. Note: Only postsecondary institutions submit this form to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
College Student ID Number:
1. To be Completed and Signed by the Student and Parent/Guardian
Student Name (Last, First, M.I.) Gender Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
Address City ZIP Code Phone Number
Postsecondary Institution This Term Parent/Guardian Name Address (if different than above)
Public School Students: Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 7, requires public school students to inform the
district by May 30 of each year of the pupil’s intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year to
assist the district in planning. A pupil is bound by notifying or not notifying the district by May 30.
Date I/we notified the public school of the intent to participate in PSEO for either semester of the
2020-21 school year.
My signature(s) below indicates that I/we are aware that if I/we have not notified the enrolling district by May 30, 2020,
and the enrolling district has not waived the deadline, I/we may be responsible for the postsecondary costs.
All Students: Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 6, requires students and parent/guardian sign a statement
indicating they have received PSEO information, are aware counseling services are available and understand PSEO course
responsibilities. We have received the information required under Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, and are aware
the student above is enrolling in postsecondary courses.
Student Email
Student Typed Signature
Parent/Guardian Typed Signature (if student is under age 18)
Upon completion of Section 1, pass this form to the pupil’s secondary school for completion of Section 2.
2. To be Completed by Secondary/Nonpublic/Home School
Public Nonpublic Home School
Secondary/Nonpublic/Home School Name School Type (Select one)
Public School Student’s
MARSS* Number
Attending School District Name
Attending School District Number
Select student’s grade level during the 2020-21 school year. (Select only one): Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Note: High school graduates and 21-year-olds are not eligible.
Students may not enroll in PSEO courses in addition to a full high school class load. Does this student have at least one
free class period during the high school day? (Select one) Yes No
Is the above student eligible for program application? (See Page 3 for requirements) (Select one) Yes
No
My signature below certifies the student identified in Section 1 meets the eligibility requirements outlined on Page 3 for
participation in the PSEO program this term, and the information in Section 2 is accurate and applicable. The public school
student has notified the enrolling public school district of intent to enroll by May 30, 2020, or the public school district has
waived the deadline requirements.
Secondary School Contact Name
Email
Phone
Date
M F
Contact Typed Signature
Date
PSEO Notice of Student Registration
Student Name (Last, First, M.I.)
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) College Student ID Number
3. To be Completed by the Postsecondary Institution
PSI Number City of Postsecondary Institution
Semester 1
Semester 2 Quarter (Qtr) 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3
Name of Postsecondary Institution (PSI)
Term of planned attendance (Select one)
Postsecondary Institution Contact Name
Email Telephone
Courses Taken for Secondary Credit Course Number Course Credits
Course #1
Course #2
Course #3
Course #4
Course #5
Course #6
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 7, requires public school students to inform the district by May 30
of each year of the pupil’s intent to enroll in postsecondary courses during the following school year to assist the
district in planning. A pupil is bound by notifying or not notifying the district by May 30, unless the public school
district has waived the deadline as indicated in Section 2. A public school student who has not met this requirement
is not eligible for PSEO funding.
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 5, requires the institution to send written notice to the student and
the student’s school or district. The notice must indicate the course and hours of enrollment of that pupil.
My signature indicates that the student identified in Section 1 is registered this term for the courses indicated above,
all courses are nonsectarian in content and are not remedial or developmental. Tenth grade students during their
first semester of PSEO participation may take only one Career or Technical Education (CTE) course. The student has
indicated to me the courses are to be taken for secondary credit and fulfill the student’s high school graduation
requirements.
Typed Signature Postsecondary Institution Contact Title
Date
*MARSS stands for Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System
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Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Student Eligibility
Minnesota Statutes, sections 124D.68 and 124D.09
Public School Student Eligibility 11
th
or 12
th
Grade Pupil, Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 5.
An 11
th
or 12
th
grade pupil enrolled in a Minnesota public, nonpublic, home school or American Indian-controlled
tribal contract or grant school eligible for aid under section 124D.83, except a foreign exchange pupil enrolled in
a district under a cultural exchange program, may apply to an eligible postsecondary institution (PSI) to enroll in
nonsectarian courses.
Public School Student Eligibility – 9
th
or 10
th
Grade Pupil, Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 5(b).
A 9
th
or 10
th
grade pupil enrolled in a district or an American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant school
eligible for aid under section 124D.83, except a foreign exchange pupil enrolled in a district under a cultural
exchange program, may apply to enroll in nonsectarian courses offered under 124D.83, subdivision 10 courses
according to agreements, if:
1. The school district and the eligible PSI providing the course agree to the student’s enrollment; or
2. The course is a world language course currently available to 11
th
and 12
th
grade students, and consistent
with section 120B.022 governing world language standards, certificates, and seals.
Nonpublic/Home School Student, Alternative Pupil Eligibility 10th, 11th or 12th Grade Pupil, Minnesota
Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 4.
Alt
ernative pupil means a 10
th
(Career or Technical Education (CTE) only), 11
th
, or 12
th
grade student who is not
enrolled in a public school district and includes students attending nonpublic schools and students who are
home schooled. An alternative pupil must register with the commissioner of education before participating in
the PSEO program.
A 10
th
grade student qualifies as an alternative pupil if the student: (1) is enrolled in a career or technical
education course offered by an eligible institution; and (2) received a passing score on the 8
th
grade Minnesota
Comprehensive Assessment, or another reading assessment accepted by the enrolling postsecondary institution.
A career or technical education course must meet the requirements under subdivision 5a. If an alternative pupil
in 10
th
grade receives a grade of "C" or better in the career or technical education course taken under this
subdivision, the postsecondary institution must allow the student to take additional postsecondary courses for
credit at that institution, not to exceed the limits in subdivision 8.
Public School Student CTE Eligibility 10
th
, 11
th
or 12
th
Grade, Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 5(a).
A 10
th
, 11
th
or 12
th
grade pupil enrolled in a district or an American Indian-controlled tribal contract or grant
school eligible for aid under section 124D.83, except a foreign exchange pupil enrolled in a district under a
cultural exchange program, may enroll in a CTE course offered by a Minnesota state college or university. A 10
th
grade pupil applying to a CTE course must have received a passing score on the 8
th
grade Minnesota
Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in reading as a condition of enrollment. A current 10
th
grade pupil who did
not take the 8
th
grade MCA in reading may substitute another reading assessment accepted by the enrolling PSI.
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Limit on Participation, Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 8.
1. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 9 may not enroll in PSEO courses for more than the equivalent of four
academic years.
2. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 10 may not enroll in PSEO courses for more than the equivalent of
three academic years.
3. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 11 may not enroll in PSEO courses for more than the equivalent of two
academic years.
4. A pupil who first enrolls in grade 12 may not enroll in PSEO courses for more than the equivalent of one
academic year.
5. If a pupil in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 first enrolls in PSEO during the school year, participation shall be
reduced proportionately.
6. If a pupil is in a learning year or other year-round program and begins each grade in the summer session,
summer sessions shall not be counted against the time of participation.
7. If a school district determines a pupil is not on track to graduate, the limit on participation does not
apply to that pupil.
8. A pupil who has graduated from high school cannot participate in a program under this section.
9. A pupil who has completed requirements for graduation but who has not received a diploma may
participate in the program.
Academic Year
For purposes of determining PSEO eligibility, an academic year is equivalent to a school year and is defined as
July 1 through June 30.
Early Middle College Program Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 9(b).
An institution must not enroll secondary pupils, for PSEO 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 124D.68 enrolls full time in a middle or early college program designed with a well-
defined pathway to allow the student to earn a certificate or degree.
Fees; Textbooks; Materials Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 20.
All textbooks and equipment provided to a pupil, and paid for by the department, are the property of the pupil’s
PSI. Each pupil is required to return all textbooks and equipment to the PSI after the course has ended.
Participation in High School Activities Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 11(a).
A school district must allow a student enrolled in a course under this section to remain at the school site during
regular school hours.
Access to Building and Technology Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivisions 11(a) and 11(b).
A school district must allow a student enrolled in a PSEO course to remain at the school site during regular
school hours. A school district must adopt a policy that provides a student enrolled in PSEO with reasonable
access during regular school hours to a computer and other technology resources the student needs to
complete coursework for a PSEO course.