PSEO - Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
Eligible high school students can jumpstart their college degree for free through on-campus or online courses. Earn high school and college credits simultaneously without paying tuition. Students have the flexibility to take all or just a few courses through Ridgewater. Applications are open for the 2026-2027 school year.
Qualifying for PSEO
Section titled “Qualifying for PSEO”PSEO accepts applications from qualified high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and home school students. View admission criteria for a detailed look at eligibility requirements.
Cost of PSEO
Section titled “Cost of PSEO”There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course. Textbooks are loaned to PSEO students at no charge through the Ridgewater College Bookstore. Books used through the program are the property of Ridgewater College. These materials must be returned to the Ridgewater Bookstore during finals week. Students will be charged for textbooks and materials not returned in a timely manner. If books are lost or damaged students will be charged. Information on how to order books is available in our book ordering guide.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”Students who are interested in PSEO should review admissions criteria requirements, read through the frequently asked questions, meet the notification and application deadlines, and discuss options with their family and high school counselors.
If you have additional questions, please email pseo@ridgewater.edu.
PSEO Deadlines
Section titled “PSEO Deadlines”Public school students are required to inform their district of their intent to enroll in PSEO courses by May 30. If public school students do not notify the enrolling district by May 30 and the enrolling district does not waive the deadline, the family may be responsible for the postsecondary tuition expense. The best way to meet the notification requirement is to complete the Program Notice of Student Registration Form and apply to Ridgewater by May 30.
Fall 2026: Applications accepted beginning Feb. 1, 2026 *Must notify your high school by May 30, 2026 Spring 2027: Applications accepted beginning Oct. 1, 2026 *Must notify your high school by May 30, 2026
If you have missed any of the deadlines above, please email pseo@ridgewater.edu to discuss options that may be available to you.