Frequently Asked Questions

I attend a non-public school. Can I participate in PSEOP under Option 8?
For non-public students, the cost of the program is covered by a specified amount as determined by the Ohio legislature. Once accepted by an Ohio college or university, the non-public school student must submit a-preliminary application form (Form SF-PS 140NPP) with a copy of the college letter of acceptance prior to enrollment to the Ohio Department of Education, Office of School Finance area office. The application form won't be processed without the college letter of acceptance. Financial support is available on a first come-first served basis. If funds are available, the student will be notified within three weeks. If funds are not available, the non-public student, non-public school, and college will be notified within one week.

I am an Ohio resident but I am home-schooled. Can I participate in PSEOP?
Students must be enrolled in a public or private school to be eligible for PSEOP. (Please note: "enrollment" is different from "registering" as a home-schooled student with your local board of education.) If you are enrolled, but you do not attend ­school, you will need to submit additional materials for admission review of your educational background. For specific requirements, please contact the Office of Admission of the campus to which you are applying.

Do I need to complete a separate application.foradimission to the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program at the Oxford campus? 
Yes, you must complete a separate application for admission to each campus. Please note that PSEOP admission criteria are not the same for the Oxford and regional campuses. For more information, contact admission personnel at your campus.

Are all classes available to high school students?
No, courses and programs are limited to the approved PSEOP course list. Many will require prerequisite knowledge and skll. Eligible courses are open on a space-available basis in this program.

Must I submit a complete application for each semester I want to enroll?
No, if you are enrolled and registered in the fall, you don't need to reapply for the spring semester of the same academic year; however, you are required to submit Part 3 of the application and meet with the program adviser in order to register for each term.  For each new academic year (beginning in the fall}, you must submit a complete app1ication by May 1. lf after being accepted and enrolled for the fall term, you are unable to register for classes, your application will be inactivated and you must apply for the spring term.

If you have a question not answered above, please contact our Admission team at 513.785.3111 or by email from the Admission Team Contact Web page.