Prairie State College
Financial AidDisbursement Process

 

Financial aid funds do not post to your student account in real time. Changes such as adding/dropping classes, purchasing books, or paying fees will not immediately update your balance. The Business Office processes and transmits financial aid every two weeks.

Until funds are disbursed, your account and registration billing statement may temporarily show a balance due.

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Step One
Complete your financial aid early! Register for classes and secure your financial aid offer letter as soon as possible. To avoid delays, submit all required documents and promptly respond to any additional requests from the Financial Aid Office.
Step Two

Set up your refund preference. Visit refundselection.com to choose how you want to receive your refund. This ensures the fastest delivery of your funds.

Note: If you already have an account, log in at refundselection.com to review and confirm your refund preference.

Spring 2026 Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule

Group Registered and have an award letter between:* Your refund will be received no later than*
1 March 1 - May 17 June 2
2 May 18 - May 31 June 16
3 June 1 - June 14 June 30
4 June 15 - June 28 July 14
5 June 29 - July 12 July 28

Additional Information

Financial Aid Award Posting Dates
PSC offers courses that begin at various times throughout the semester. If you are registered and awarded financial aid, your aid will be posted to your account no more than 10 days before your earliest class begins.
Refunds
If your financial aid exceeds your institutional charges (tuition, fees, books, etc.), you will receive a refund. After refunds are issued, dropping classes, being reported as not attending, or officially/unofficially withdrawing may result in a balance owed to the College.
Contact Us
For more information, email financial-aid@prairiestate.edu or click here below to visit our website