PSEO Courses

Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEO) courses are designed for high school students who want to earn college credit.

You are eligible if you are an 11th and 12th grade student, who has not met your high school graduation requirements.  Also, if you are a talented and gifted student in 9th and 10th grade, you may be eligible. You must meet Hawkeye's admission requirements and  not be enrolled in or have taken a "comparable" course.

A "comparable" course is one offered by:

• the school district you attend
• the accredited nonpublic school you attend
• the school district in which the accredited nonpublic district you attend is located

Number of classes

You may enroll in classes at Hawkeye and become a part-time student. This means you may take 11 credit hours or less, or up to three classes. Visit with your high school counselor or contact the Admissions office for a list of available classes.

Credits

You will earn both high school credit and college credit for the courses taken. Your high school will determine the amount of high school credit awarded. After successful completion a class, it will be recorded on your high school and Hawkeye transcripts. If you are attending a college other than Hawkeye after graduation, contact that college to be sure your Hawkeye courses will transfer.

Costs

Your high school or school district will pay for the cost of tuition, textbooks, materials, and fees. You or your family will be responsible for the cost of transportation to and from class, field trips, and other out-of-class activities. If you do not pass a course, you or your family are responsible for all tuition and fees.

Enroll in PSEO Courses

These steps must be completed at least five days before your high school classes begin.

1. Schedule your required high school courses.
    
2. Meet with your guidance counselor to determine which college classes you can take.
    
3. Complete the PSEO enrollment form.
   • Waterloo public and parochial schools have their own PSEO registration forms and contracts.
4. Have your guidance counselor and parent/guardian sign the form
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5. Have your high school send your transcripts and your ACT scores. If you have not taken the ACT, you may take the COMPASS assessment at Hawkeye.
    
6. Schedule an appointment with Hawkeye's Admissions office. On the day of your appointment bring:
   • Your completed PSEO enrollment form with the signatures of your high school counselor and parent/guardian and selected classes.
   • Your current transcript including ACT and/or COMPASS scores.
7. Your course schedule, including location, start date, and times will be mailed to you.