2026-2027 School Year
Take college classes.
Pay nothing.
Minnesota PSEO covers 100% of tuition, fees, and books. 60+ colleges. Grades 10-12. Real credits that transfer.
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GPA-based matching. Some colleges accept test scores or other criteria.
What is Minnesota PSEO?
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is Minnesota's program that lets high school students take real college courses - completely free.
100% Free
Tuition, fees, and textbooks are all covered by the state
Real College Credits
Credits transfer to most universities nationwide
60+ Colleges
Community colleges, universities, and private institutions
Grades 10-12
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can participate
Explore colleges across Minnesota, earn credits at no cost, available to high school students.
How PSEO works
Four steps from your kitchen table to your first college class.
Check if you qualify
PSEO is open to Minnesota students in grades 10–12. Each of the 60+ participating colleges sets its own GPA minimum — some as low as 2.0, some as high as 3.6.
Pick a college
Community colleges, public universities, private colleges, tribal colleges. Most run on a semester system; a few on quarters. You can apply to up to three at once.
File your NOSR
The Notice of Student Registration is Minnesota's official PSEO form. It needs three signatures — yours (and a parent's if you're under 18), your high school counselor's, and your college's. Notify your district by May 30 for fall or October 30 for spring.
Start taking classes
Tuition, fees, and textbooks are paid by the state. The credits count toward your high school graduation and transfer to most universities nationwide.
Two tools to lean on
One answers your questions right now. The other helps you plan your terms once you are taking classes.
PSEO Advisor
Ask anything about PSEO
Can I take PSEO classes if I'm homeschooled?
Yes, homeschool students are eligible in Minnesota. You'll need to meet the college's GPA requirements, notify your resident district by the May 30 or October 30 deadline, and complete the NOSR form with a parent signature.
I'm a junior with a 3.2 GPA. What can I get into?
A 3.2 as a junior clears most of Minnesota PSEO. You'd be eligible for:
- Every community and technical college
- Most public universities
- Many private colleges
A few ask for more, like the U of M Twin Cities. Want the full list?
Course Suggester
Reads your college audit, suggests what to take next
Your audit says
24 of 60 credits done
Three goals still open in the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, the general education boxes every Minnesota college asks you to check.
So we'd suggest these next
- ENGL 1021Goal 14 cr
Composition
Your last writing requirement, and most majors want it done early.
- BIOL 1120Goal 34 cr
General Biology
Covers your lab science goal in a single term.
- MATH 1114Goal 44 cr
College Algebra
Opens up statistics and calculus later on.
That would put you at 36 of 60.
Already in a college class? Upload your audit and we will help you plan the rest. Not there yet? It will be waiting when you are.
Plan my termThe official form
How to file your NOSR
The Notice of Student Registration is Minnesota's official PSEO enrollment form. It needs three signatures.
You
Personal info, district notification date, and your signature. A parent or guardian also signs if you're under 18.
Your high school counselor
Confirms you have a free class period, certifies your eligibility, and fills in the school district details.
Your college
Lists the courses you're registered for, credits, and term — then signs to officially enroll you.
myPSEO collects all three signatures online. No printing, no scanning, no in-person trips.
Start your NOSRExplore PSEO Colleges
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PSEO Deadlines 2026-2027
Don't miss these important dates for PSEO enrollment
Fall Enrollment
May 30
Notify your school district by this date for fall semester
Spring Enrollment
October 30
Notify your school district by this date for spring semester
Every college also sets its own application deadline, and plenty of them land earlier than these
PSEO Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know about Minnesota PSEO in comprehensive, easy-to-read guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common PSEO questions