Eligibility

PSEO accepts applications from qualified high school sophomores and juniors to attend their junior or senior year.

To understand your eligibility criteria, determine the grade you’ll be in at the time of your first PSEO classes.

For example, if you’re currently a sophomore, but you want to enroll as a PSEO student in your junior year, review the 11th grade eligibility requirements. For more information, see the MN Dept. of Education.

Grade	You attend a MN traditional public or private high school	You attend a MN charter school, homeschool or ALC	You are a Cultural Exchange Student or non-Minnesota resident
10th Grade	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible
11th Grade	3.5 cumulative high school GPA	3.5 cumulative high school GPA	Not eligible
12th Grade	3.3 cumulative high school GPA	3.3 cumulative high school GPA	Not eligible

Cost of Attendance

The PSEO program is offered at no cost to you.

The program will cover the cost of your tuition, fees and books for eligible 1000- and 2000-level courses whether you are part-time or full-time.

You will not be allowed to take courses with additional fees that exceed a total of $100. Online courses are limited.

Your school district will pay a portion of your tuition and student fees. Bemidji State University will cover any remaining balance.

For students from charter and home schools, the Minnesota Department of Education will pay the university for tuition and textbooks.

Fees

However, you are responsible for any other costs incurred at the university. Additional costs of attending the program may include:

• parking permits
• library fees
• computer fees
• room and board
• non-returned books
• transportation
• supply/classroom fees not covered in tuition costs

Note: Students must return all books to the Bemidji State University Bookstore upon completion of the semester. Unreturned materials will result in a bill for the student.

Contact

If you would like to discuss the PSEO eligibility further, please contact the Admissions Office.