How to Fill Out the PSEO NOSR Form: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
The Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) form is required for all PSEO students. This guide walks you through each section, explains what information you need, and helps you avoid common mistakes that delay approval.
Key Takeaways
- The NOSR (Notice of Student Registration) form has 3 sections: you and your parent, your high school counselor, and the college
- If you're under 18, your parent or guardian also signs Section 1
- Tell your school district you're doing PSEO by May 30 (fall) or October 30 (spring) before you start the form
- myPSEO lets you fill out and sign the form online
What is the NOSR Form?
The NOSR (Notice of Student Registration) form is the official paperwork that registers you for PSEO college classes. It comes from the MDE (Minnesota Department of Education, the state agency in charge of schools).
Three people fill it out and sign it: you (and your parent if you're under 18), your high school counselor, and the college. Each person signs the part that says their info is correct.
Section 1
You fill in your personal info and sign. Your parent or guardian signs too if you're under 18.
Section 2
Your high school counselor confirms you're eligible and fills in school info.
Section 3
The college lists your classes and confirms you're enrolled.
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Before You Start: What You Need
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Checklist: Information You'll Need
- Your full legal name, birthdate, and contact information
- Current home address (city, ZIP code)
- Parent/guardian name and contact (if under 18)
- Your high school name and district number
- The college you're applying to
- Date you notified your school district of intent to enroll
- Your high school counselor's name and email
Tell Your District First
Section 1: Student and Parent/Guardian
You fill out Section 1 yourself. If you're under 18, your parent or guardian signs too. This section collects your personal info and confirms you know what you're signing up for.
Enter Your Personal Information
Write your full legal name (Last, First, Middle Initial), birthdate, gender, and current address with city and ZIP. Match your school records exactly.
Add Contact Information
Enter your phone number and email. The college uses these to reach you about registration and deadlines.
Pick Your College
Enter the name of the college where you'll take PSEO classes. In myPSEO, pick from our list of 60+ Minnesota PSEO colleges and the address fills in automatically.
Provide Parent/Guardian Information
Enter your parent or guardian's name. If they live somewhere else, check the box and add their address. This is required if you're under 18.
Enter District Notification Date
Enter the date you told your school district you're doing PSEO. State law requires this by May 30 (fall) or October 30 (spring).
Sign the Form
Read the acknowledgment statement before you sign. It says you got the PSEO info, know counseling is available, and understand what's expected of you. Then sign and date. If you're under 18, your parent or guardian signs too.
Parent Signature Requirement
If you're under 18, your parent or legal guardian has to sign Section 1. Without their signature, the form gets sent back and your PSEO start is delayed.
Section 2: High School Counselor
Your high school counselor fills out Section 2. (If you're homeschooled or at a private school, the equivalent person does it.) They confirm you're eligible and add your school info.
What your counselor adds:
School Information
School name, type (public, private, or homeschool), district name and number, and your SSID/MARSS number (your state student ID numbers, which your school already has on file).
Student Status
Your grade level (10, 11, or 12), and that you have at least one free class period.
Eligibility Certification
Confirmation you meet the rules and notified the district on time.
Counselor Signature
Their name, signature, email, phone, and date.
Speed Up the Process
If Your NOSR is Denied
If your counselor marks you as ineligible, they have to say why. Common reasons: schedule conflicts, GPA too low, missing prerequisites, or they want to meet with you first. Look at the reason, talk to your counselor, and fix it.
Section 3: The College
The college fills out Section 3 after you and your counselor finish your parts. They confirm your class registration and sign off that your PSEO enrollment is done.
What the college adds:
Institution Information
College name, city, the PSI number (the college's official state ID; myPSEO fills this in for you), and which term you're enrolling for.
Course Registration
Your classes with the course name, number, and credits for each.
Student ID
A student ID the college assigns you (called your MDE College Student ID Number on the form).
Important for 10th Graders
Common Mistakes to Avoid
These slip-ups send NOSR forms back and slow you down. Check your form before you submit.
Missing Parent Signature (Under 18)
The most common one. If you're under 18, Section 1 needs both your signature and your parent or guardian's. Without it, the form gets rejected.
Missing District Notification Date
Public school students have to put the date they told their district. If you missed the deadline (May 30 or October 30), ask your district about a waiver.
Incorrect or Mismatched Information
Your name and birthdate need to match across every section and your school records. Even a middle name vs. middle initial can slow things down.
Submitting Too Late
Start early. The form has to pass through your counselor and the college, which can take weeks. Don't wait until the last minute.
Using an Outdated Form
Use the current form. Older versions get rejected. myPSEO always uses the latest one.
After You Submit
Once all three sections are filled in and signed, here's what happens next.
College Processes Your Form
The college's PSEO coordinator reviews your NOSR and confirms your class registration. This usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Receive Confirmation
You get an email confirming your PSEO enrollment. It includes your student ID, class schedule, and next steps for orientation.
Complete Any Required Steps
Some colleges have orientation, placement testing, or an advisor meeting. Get those done before classes start.
Get Your Textbooks
PSEO covers your required textbooks. Follow your college's process for picking them up (usually at the campus bookstore with your student ID).
Start Classes
Show up, do the work, and do well. These are real college classes, and your grades go on your college transcript.
Keep a Copy
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