A Head Start on College
Dual Enrollment & Honors Program
2026-2027
To offer college-bound junior/senior students the opportunity to advance their education with a greater opportunity for college rigor courses and credit-earning potential while maintaining a Bible-centered philosophy of education.
Forms & Documents
Qualifications
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA, test at the 60th percentile on achievement testing and/or score at least a 900 on their PSAT test during their sophomore or junior year.
Estimated
Estimated total college credits earned in the Honors program: 20-27 credit hours.
Partner Institutions
Honors Bible courses are taught by a live teacher on the FBCS campus. New students receive an email from FBBC to set up their student account. All students must complete the FBBC FERPA form online.
Dual Credit Courses
- New Testament Survey → replaces FBCS Bible
- Intro to Bible Study → replaces FBCS Bible
- Old Testament Law, History, and Poetry → replaces FBCS Bible
- Old Testament Prophets → replaces FBCS Bible
PSEO courses are taken online and on-site at FBCS during the normal school day. Free to Minnesota PSEO-eligible students. Students must complete the NOSR form for each semester.
Dual Credit Courses
- Historical Perspectives (HIS 1105) → replaces FBCS World History (11th grade)
- Intro to Literature (LIT 1100, Spring) → replaces 3rd/4th Quarter English 12
- Principles of Economics 1 (ECCO 2201) → replaces FBCS Economics
Key Deadlines
Fall '27 Semester Class registration opens
April 20, 2026
New PSEO students: Application window for PSEO for Spring '27 semester
August 2 – December 15, 2026
Fall '26 Semester dates
August 26 – December 19, 2026
For the Spring '27 semester, the MN Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) form must be completed by...
October 30, 2026
Spring '27 Semester Class registration opens
November 16, 2026
Screenshot your registered course list for Spring '27 semester, and email it to the Guidance Counselor by...
December 10, 2026
Spring '27 Semester dates
January 11, 2027 – May 13, 2027
Current FBCS Sophomores/First Time PSEO Students: Meet with the Guidance Counselor by...
May 8, 2027
to confirm eligibility and to give notice of intent to apply.
For the Fall '27 semester, the MN Notice of Student Registration (NOSR) form must be completed by...
May 30, 2027
Application for PSEO at UNWSP or FBBC for the new school year is due by...
August 1, 2027
(keep in mind the MN NOSR is due May 30 – do not delay in applying for the Fall or you may be responsible to pay for PSEO costs)
How to Sign Up
Current FBCS Sophomores / First-Time PSEO Students
- 1.Meet with the Guidance Counselor by May 10 to confirm eligibility and give notice of intent to apply.
- 2.Complete the UNW online application at unwsp.edu → Academics → PSEO & Early College Programs.
- 3.Create your UNW account and complete the New Student Admissions Application.
- 4.Complete the NOSR form — enter your parent's name/email (if under 18) and the Guidance Counselor's name/email.
- 5.Once approved, register for fall courses (online only).
- 6.By June 15, screenshot your class list and email it to the Guidance Counselor.
Continuing FBCS Honors Students
- 1.FBCS will assume your continuance in the Honors Program unless you notify the Guidance Counselor otherwise.
- 2.Watch your UNW email for the NOSR form and instructions.
- 3.Complete the NOSR form using your parent's and Guidance Counselor's name/email.
- 4.Once processed, register for fall courses when registration opens.
- 5.By June 15, screenshot your class list and email it to the Guidance Counselor.
New FBCS Students
- 1.Meet with the Guidance Counselor ASAP to confirm eligibility and give notice of intent to apply.
Sample Honors Schedules
Junior Year – 1st Semester
- • New Testament Survey – FBBC dual credit [satisfies FBCS Bible]
- • Historical Perspectives HIS 1005 – UNWSP dual credit [satisfies FBCS World History]
- • Chemistry – required FBCS course
- • GTA 3 (Trigonometry) or other FBCS math – required FBCS course
- • English/Lit – required FBCS course
- • Music – Choir required for Honors Track (Band and Bells available)
- • College Class Work Hour
- • FBCS Elective Course Offering
Junior Year – 2nd Semester
- • Introduction to Bible Study – FBBC dual credit [satisfies FBCS Bible]
- • UNWSP Class of Choice (i.e.: Intro to Psychology, Math for Liberal Arts…) [satisfies FBCS Elective requirement]
- • Chemistry– required FBCS course
- • GTA 3 (Trigonometry) or other FBCS math – required FBCS course
- • English/Lit - required FBCS course
- • Music – Choir required for Honors Track (Band and Bells available)
- • College Class Work Hour
- • FBCS Elective Course Offering
Senior Year – 1st Semester
- • Old Testament Law, History, and Poetry – FBBC Dual Credit [satisfies FBCS Bible]
- • Speech/British Literature
- • Music: Choir –required for the Honors track (Band/Bells available)
- • College Algebra – FBBC dual credit (satisfies FBCS Math) or UNWSP class of choice.
- • Physics or UNWSP class of choice
- • Economics – or UNWSP Principles of Economics (satisfies FBCS social studies)
- • College Class Work Hour
- • FBCS Elective Course Offering
Senior Year – 2nd Semester
- • Old Testament Prophets – FBBC Dual credit [satisfies FBCS Bible]
- • FBCS British Literature or UNWSP Intro. to Literature – dual credit – LIT 1100 [Satisfies FBCS English requirement for the 2nd semester only]
- • Music – Choir- required for Honors track (Band and Bells available)
- • Calculus 1 - FBBC dual credit (satisfies FBCS math) or UNWSP class of choice
- • Physics or UNWSP class of choice
- • Government – required FBCS course
- • College Class Work Hour
- • FBCS Elective Course Offering
Costs
FBBC
FBBC course offerings are $125 per credit hour plus the cost of any books.
UNWSP
UNWSP course offerings are free to Minnesota students
The University of Northwestern
For the Fall 2025, the cost is $270 per credit + technology fee (TBD) + cost of books (TBD).
College Board
purchase your CLEP ticket (most are $95)
FBCS
Administrative Fee: $35 cash or check (made out to FBCS)
International Students (I-20)
Per Minnesota Department of Education guidance, international students living in the district solely for education are not eligible for PSEO. However, UNWSP offers the same online courses through their Early College Program at a discounted rate (Fall 2025: $270/credit + technology fee + books). International students may still take FBBC Honors Bible courses on campus. Eligibility: 2.75+ GPA, junior or senior, optional UNWSP standardized testing (ACT/PreACT 18+, PSAT/SAT 940+). Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL score.
A Note on Credit Transfer
Parents and students are encouraged to check with their intended college or university before enrolling. It is up to the admitting institution to determine acceptance of credits from UNWSP and FBBC. Both institutions are regionally accredited; FBCS is accredited by the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
Questions?
Dr. Joshua Boyd
Guidance Counselor & Academic Advisor