What Sets MN Apart?

Compared to other states, Minnesota has a lot going for it, thanks in part to Governor Pawlenty and the MN Dept of Education.

1.  All State Colleges and Universities are mandated to accept an unlimited number of CLEP credits.  While the number is unlimited, students will still need to be aware of the course requirements for their intended degree plan.  What this means to you:  Students can begin earning credits before they know which MN state college they will attend and be assured their credits earned with clep exams will be accepted, either in their degree plans, or as elective credits.

2.  Transferring between state colleges has been made transparent.  The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is the result of a collaborative effort by all of the two- and four-year public colleges and universities in Minnesota to help students transfer their work in lower-division general education.  No longer can one state college deny credits obtained by another college IF those credits are earned as part of the MnTC.

3.  Post Secondary Education Option is available to ALL Minnesota high school juniors and seniors.  Students can attend two years at any participating MN private or public college for FREE.  Check with your college if they will allow you to take upper-level courses (assuming you meet the prerequisites).  The State does not mandate that PSEO students can only take lower-level courses, it is at the discretion of each college.

What this means to you:  Students can complete two years of credits through Credit by Exam before their high school junior year, then attend PSEO for two years.  The potential: a college education upon high school graduation!