Financial Aid
Welcome to the PSC Financial Aid Department. We understand that pursuing higher education
can be expensive, which is why we offer a range of financial assistance options to
support you in achieving your academic goals. Explore scholarships, grants, loans,
work-study programs - as well as eligibility criteria, application procedures, and
important deadlines. Let us help you navigate the financial aid process.
Attention: Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Enrollment Services and the Business Office are
closed from noon - 1 p.m., Monday - Friday.
2024 - 2025 FAFSA: To apply for financial aid for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and / or Summer 2025, complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA. To complete the 2024-25 FAFSA, you must provide your 2022 federal tax information. For help, visit the FAQ link provided:
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2025 - 2026 FAFSA: To apply for financial aid for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026 complete the 2025 / 2026 FAFSA. The 2025-2026 FAFSA is available now. For students who may need assistance completing the 2025-2026 FAFSA PSC will hold FAFSA workshops in early February 2025.
PSC (Prairie State College) School Code: 001640
After successfully completing your FAFSA, allow up to 3 - 5 days for processing. You can check Pioneer Portal to view your offer letter or to see if any additional documents need to be submitted. If you need to submit documents, you may electronically submit most documents directly via Pioneer Portal.
FAFSA Site
Office Hours:
| Fall and Spring (Monday - Friday) |
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summer (Monday - Thursday) |
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
To make an appointment to speak to a Financial Aid staff member, click here:
Contact:
Office: 1359
Phone: 708-709-3735
Fax: 708-709-3716
Email: financial-aid@prairiestate.edu