How to Apply

High School Student

Earn free college credit while you’re still in high school. There are a few different ways to do it. Find the one that matches how and where you want to take your classes.

Tuition-free college credit On campus, online, or at your high school Counts toward your future degree
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Find Your Option

How do you want to take your classes?

Each option below works a little differently: where the class happens, and whether you need to apply to SCC at all.

On SCC’s Campus or Online

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Take tuition-free SCC college courses while still in high school. The most common option for most students.

Apply to SCC, plus a Registration Form signed by your counselor. Eligibility depends on your grade (GPA, class rank, or test scores), and some courses aren’t covered by the program.

See full eligibility & restricted courses

Start Your PSEO Application
Taught at Your High School

Concurrent Enrollment

Take a college-credit course taught by your own high school teacher, during the school day.

Start with your counselor, then apply to SCC and select “SCC Concurrent Enrollment” as your campus. Course availability depends on what your high school offers.

See course list & prerequisites

Start Your CE Application
Alternative Learning Center Students

Early/Middle College

For students enrolled in a partnered Alternative Learning Center, working toward a high school diploma and a college degree together.

Apply to SCC, plus a Registration Form signed by your counselor.

Learn More
No SCC Application Needed

Articulated College Credit

Earn college credit automatically by completing specific high school career & technical courses that have an SCC agreement.

Check with your high school, then look up your credit anytime at ctecreditmn.com.

See Eligible Courses

Applying for PSEO or Concurrent Enrollment? See the PSEO step-by-step guide (PDF) or the Concurrent Enrollment step-by-step guide (Word document) for help with the online form.

Steps to Apply

What applicants send us

1

SCC Online Application

SCC sets no deadline, but your school district might. Check with your counselor.

Required
2

Official high school transcript

Showing your GPA or class rank. Sent directly to SCC.

Required
3

Registration Form

Signed by you, a parent, and your counselor. Your counselor sends it in for you.

Required
4

Prior college, AP, or Articulated Credit

If you’ve already earned any, send that too. SCC can often pull Minnesota State college transcripts for you at no charge.

If Applicable

You may be eligible for PSEO if:

  • You’ll be a sophomore, junior, or senior when you take classes
  • You live in Minnesota
  • You’re doing well in your high school courses

Not sure which option is right for you? Schedule a PSEO/Concurrent Enrollment advising appointment or see the full High School College Credit overview.

We’re Here for You

Real people. Real help.

Not sure which option is yours? Our admissions team answers questions fast: a real person who knows the process inside and out.

“We’ll guide you every step of the way.”

You can change direction any time. Our admissions team helps students at every stage, from “I’m not sure I’m ready” to picking your first classes.

Admissions Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Appointments appreciated; walk-ins welcome

Get a jump start on college.

Free credit, real progress toward your degree, while you’re still in high school.

Find Your Option