The Benefits of PSEO

Postsecondary Enrollment Options give ambitious high school students a unique opportunity. Providing the challenge and advancement of college courses, PSEO classes allow high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors an unparalleled jump-start on their college education for an unimaginable cost to the growing number of broke college students- free!

Explore the World Beyond:

Thousands of Minnesota High School students enroll in college-level courses delivered via postsecondary enrollment options each year, earning themselves advanced placement in their academic standings. Achieving dual credits vital to both the high school and college experience, PSEO courses challenge high school students at a college level of academia, and provide a beneficial introduction to collegiate level expectations.

Taught by college professors- often within a college campus- high school students can experience the academic triumphs of advanced learning while easing their way into future college careers and exploring academic and career possibilities. PSEO classes offer students a free opportunity to study topics outside the scope of high school level curriculum. They also challenge those feeling confined by traditional high school courses and provide a glimpse into life beyond the walls of high school.

Maximize the High School Years:

Completing the same coursework as college students and graded using the same standards, PSEO students receive a college transcript upon completion of PSEO courses which can later be transferred to other public and private colleges as credits already earned. During a nine month school year, the typical full time college student enrolls in an average of 30 credits, at an average cost of around $254.00/credit when attending an in-state public college. Out-of state costs average upwards of $654.00/credit,, and private four-year colleges come in at a staggering $910.00/credit . It is easy to see how quickly PSEO classes can safe a student a huge amount of money. Some students even achieve enough credits to complete an Associate's degree before entering their college years!

Available to most students of public, private, and chartered high schools as well as home-schooled students, postsecondary enrollment courses can offer both on-campus learning opportunities as well as online classes. Some classes may even be offered within the walls of the student’s own high school. With countless options at no cost to students, PSEO courses not only add variety to a high schooler's experience, but concrete value in the form of free college credits funded through the Minnesota Department of Education.

From science and math courses to english and creative writing, PSEO classes present college level learning opportunities and academic advancement to eligible high school students at no cost, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College is the perfect place to begin your journey into postsecondary opportunities. To partner with M State in PSEO endeavors is to partner in success, support, and superior learning opportunities, all while making the very most of your high school experience. We can't wait to be a part of your early success!

Sunshine and Summer Classes

After a semester of hard work, the last thing you want to do is start all over again during your summer break. Summer is a time to kick back and relax. However, if you find yourself falling behind on your path to graduate, then summer courses can provide a wonderful opportunity. In fact, there are a variety of benefits that come with summer classes- each providing a way to ease your pursuit towards graduation:

Gaining Knowledge Over Break

First of all, summer classes provide all students with a chance to lighten their course load. The average student is known to take around four to five classes a semester. Even taking two classes during summer allows you to have a few less classes to worry about during the fall or spring semester. This also lowers your cost of attendance during those semesters and frees up more time to work and save up some money.

Secondly, if you are few classes short of graduating, summer classes can help to quicken the pace of graduating. Why wait seven more months to obtain your degree when you can receive it after just three? Graduating sooner means you will have an earlier chance at job openings. This gives you a leg up on those who choose to wait until the end of fall. Moreover, summer classes are usually condensed, so you are actually spending less time in class than in the fall.

Now, we understand summer is greatly loved due to the amount of free time students have, but just because you take a few classes during your summer does not mean you are giving up your break. Class lengths are reasonable, yet there are also many classes that can be taken online. Online classes are meant to be flexible, so you will not have to worry about interfering with any summer plans.

Start Your Summer With M State

College is difficult, and M State Moorhead knows how important it is for students to have time to decompress. That is why we try to provide students with many possibilities to advance them through college. If you are interested in our summer courses, then contact us to get yourself on the right  path. You do not have to give up your summer to get closer to reaching your dreams!

M State Open House Showcases College Opportunities

MEDIA RELEASE
Oct. 15, 2014
For Release: Immediate
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Contact: Peter Wielinski – 218-631-7810 – peter.wielinski@minnesota.edu

M State open house showcases college opportunities

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota State Community and Technical College invites prospective students, parents and community members to visit the Moorhead campus during an open house from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27.

At the open house, visitors will be able to:

• Learn about M State, watch program demonstrations, get questions answered by instructors and administrators, and hear from M State students
• Apply to M State and get a $50 gift certificate redeemable at an M State bookstore when you register for classes
• Check out the campuses by touring classrooms and facilities to see the learning environment, technology and equipment
• Receive information on financial aid, scholarships and veterans services
• Visit the eCampus Café, where coffee and treats are on the menu
• Enjoy refreshments and giveaways
• Enter a drawing for an iPad Mini or Minnesota Vikings tickets

M State also will have campus open houses from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Detroit Lakes; Thursday, Oct. 30 in Fergus Falls; and Thursday, Nov. 6, in Wadena. The open houses also coincide with College Knowledge Month, which is marked by colleges nationally during October.

For more information about the open house and M State registration, contact the college’s Solution Center at 877.450.3322.

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, M State serves more than 9,000 students in credit courses each year in more than 70 career and liberal arts programs at its four campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena, and through eCampus. By partnering with communities, the college also provides custom training services and other responsive training programs.

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator / employer. Upon request, this information is available in alternative formats.