Who
may take advantage of the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP)?
Any authorized student enrolled in
Ohio Public Schools, in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 may qualify to
participate in PSEOP under Option A or Option B.
Who pays the PSEOP costs of a public student attending a PSEOP
institution? Under option B, the
student receives both high school and college credit with the public
school district being responsible for the cost.
Under option A, the student receives college credit with the
student/parent/guardian being responsible for the costs.
If a non-public student participates in PSEOP under option B, who is
responsible for the cost?
The Ohio General Assembly has established a specified sum of money to
pay for non-public student participation in this program.
Will Edison send final grades from courses taken to the high schools at
the end of each semester?
Final grade reports are sent to the
high school guidance counselor at the end of each semester. Edison
grades are factored into the high school grade point average.
Can students take summer classes under this option? The PSEOP program covers only
those classes taken during the fall and spring semesters.
If a PSEOP student completes a class, and receives a failing grade, who
pays for the class? Students who
receive a grade of “F” (failure), “W” (withdrawal), or “FUW”
(failure-unofficial withdrawal) will be billed by their school district
for all costs related to that class.
Will Edison send a mid-term grade to the student?
Edison does not send mid-terms to the high school. Students,
whose high schools require mid-terms, should request mid-term grades or
report from their Edison instructors.
Can a student take night classes or distance learning classes?
Yes. Edison offers a variety of classes in a variety of formats
and times. Students may take classes that best fit their
schedule; this includes evening
Are
PSEOP students eligible for financial aid? Students
participating in PSEOP are not eligible for additional financial
support.
Who is responsible for intervention if a student fails a college course
being taken for college credit? Students participating in PSEOP,
together with their parents, must be aware of and understand the social
and academic consequences of participation. Any necessary intervention
may be, but is not required to be, provided by the home school
district. Intervention may also be, but not required to be, provided
by Edison Community College as deemed necessary.
What happens when a student transfers into a new high school district
after the March 30 deadline? The student is responsible for
contacting the high school guidance counselor of the new school
district for authorization to participate in the PSEOP program under
the new school district.
Are students who are “home-schooled” eligible for PSEOP?
Students who are home-schooled, must contact the Ohio Department of
Education Area 2 State Coordinator’s office to apply for the program.
The phone number is 937-339-2631.
Can a student who is enrolled in PSEOP on a full-time basis participate
in high school athletics? Yes.
As long as the student is meeting state and local scholastic
requirements, the student may participate in high school athletics.
Who owns the textbooks that are provided by the post-secondary
institution for students participating under option B?
The books belong to the post-secondary institution. All textbooks
must be returned to the bookstore during finals weeks of the semester
that the student is taking classes.
Once I have registered for classes at Edison, where and when can I
receive books? Books are usually available for pick up
at the Edison Bookstore two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Students must identify themselves as a PSEOP student when picking up
their books.
Are the courses taken at Edison
transferable? By virtue of its
charter, Edison Community College holds recognition by the Ohio Board
of Regents of the highest order attainable among institutions in the
State of Ohio. In addition, the Regents have reviewed and
approved the courses and programs of the College. This approval
signifies that Edison’s courses meet prescribed standards of quality
and uniformity for maximum transferability among institutions of higher
educations throughout Ohio.
Edison
guarantees to its Associate of Arts and Associate of Science graduates
that Edison credit will transfer to Ohio colleges and universities.
The guarantee applies to all courses included in a written transfer
agreement with a specific college or university and to all courses
transferred for general education under terms of the state Transfer
Module. Courses outside the Transfer Module and not included in a
transfer agreement may transfer, but they are not guaranteed.
The
College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (NCA-Regional).
What courses should I take?
You should plan your course work carefully with your high school
guidance counselor. Although you are welcome to take courses that
will enrich your educational experience or satisfy a special interest,
you are encouraged to pursue coursework that satisfies your high school
graduation requirements. After that, courses should be chosen
that will further your educational and career objectives.