Concurrently Enrolled Students (High School)
We are pleased you are interested in enrolling in a college course while still a high school student. The State of Colorado provides several options for high school students who meet high school standards to begin college early.
• High school seniors (12th grade) who have completed their high school graduation requirements may begin college under the FAST TRACK PROGRAM. The school district pays the tuition (not fees) at the time the student registers and there is no limit on the number of courses. Fast Track students may not take classes during the summer term.
• High school juniors (11th grade) and seniors (12th grade) who are ready for college in one or more subject areas are encouraged to enroll in college-level work under the POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) PROGRAM. The school district reimburses the student for tuition (not fees) for two classes if the courses are passed with a C or better. According to the law, school districts may voluntarily agree to pay for additional courses beyond two courses per term. PSEO students may not take classes during the summer term.
• High school students 16 years or older may enroll in college courses at Metro State as special nondegree-seeking students under the STUDENT EDUCATION and ENRICHMENT (SEE) PROGRAM. SEE students are eligible to take classes year-round—fall, spring and summer. There are no limits on the type of courses other than academic prerequisites and assessment test requirements. These enrollments are not state-funded under the School Finance Act. The student is not entitled to tuition reimbursement by the school district. Home-schooled students may participate in the SEE Program.
The purposes of these options include promoting content standards, providing academic challenges and providing access to academic courses that may not be available at a local high school to meet high school graduation requirements. All Colorado public four-year and two-year colleges, as well as four area vocational schools and the three private colleges participate in the concurrent enrollment programs.
If you’d like to apply for one of these programs, download The Colorado Statewide Agreement - High School Concurrent Enrollment form.
For information on how to enroll in these programs, click on Admission and Enrollment Processes for Post-Secondary Options, FastTrack and SEE (Student Education and Enrichment) Students.