Minnesota students get a jump start on college with Postsecondary Enrollment Options
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With the cost of college rising 23-30% between 1998 and 2008, it is more important than ever for high school students to get ahead with advanced courses in high school. Minnesota’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, created in 1985, does just that, allowing students in their junior or senior year of high school to earn college credits.
Currently, 66 colleges, universities and trade schools participate in the program statewide, including the University of Minnesota and its branches and all state universities. Any 11th or 12th student can participate in the program and enroll either full or part-time in courses or programs at postsecondary institutions. Each college, university and trade school that offers PSEO sets its own requirements for enrollment. Students work with their high school to ensure that classes they are taking fulfill credit requirements they need to graduate on time.The PSEO program covers the cost of tuition, required books, and consumable course supplies for enrolled students, significantly lowering the future college costs. Transportation reimbursement is available for qualified low-income families. Benefits of participation often extend beyond saving the cost of college credits. Continue Reading