Financial Aid

Financial Aid Resources

Questions

  • For all questions and concerns about financial assistance at Prairie State College, contact the Financial Aid Office first.
  • Regarding payments to Prairie State College, contact the Business Office.
  • Individuals should consult IRS tax forms and tax preparation professionals to take advantage of all the tax cuts for education (including the HOPE scholarship tax credit) for which they are eligible.

Phone Numbers

The following numbers may be useful for students to find out as much as possible about financial assistance for attending college:

  • Information on additional student aid programs
    (800) 4FED-AID
  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
    (800) 899-ISAC
  • FAFSA on the Web/FAFSA Express customer service number
    (800) 4-FED-AID
  • Veterans Affairs Office
    (888)GI-BILL-1
  • Internal Revenue Service
    (800) 829-1040

Web sites

The following Web sites can provide additional information on financial assistance for education:

College Zone
College Illinois
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA4caster
U.S. Department of Education
Student Guide to Financial Aid
School Soup Financial Assistance