Financial Aid and Veteran Services
Welcome to the PSC Financial Aid and Veterans Services 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.
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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. 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.
2026 - 2027 FAFSA: To apply for financial aid for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and/or Summer 2027 complete
the 2026 / 2026 FAFSA. The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now. For students who may
need assistance completing the 2026-2027 FAFSA PSC will hold FAFSA workshops on the
following dates and early February 2026:
October 22, 2025: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Financial Aid and Veteran Services
November 12, 2025: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Financial Aid and Veteran Services
December 3, 2025: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Financial Aid and Veteran Services
PSC (Prairie State College) School Code: 001640
FAFSA Site
Need assistance completing the FAFSA?
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) offers free help in English and in Spanish.
Visit this link to book a virtual one-on-one session with an ISAC expert to complete your FAFSA in
as little as 30 minutes!
Office Hours:
| Fall and Spring (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Fall and Spring (Wednesday) |
8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. |
| Summer (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summer (Wednesday) |
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 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