Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs

1. Complete veterans documents.
   1. If you have never applied for veterans benefits before, submit VA Form 22-1990 (application for veterans educational benefits) or VA form 22-5490, (application for survivors’ and dependents’ educational assistance).
   2. If you have previously used your benefits, you must submit VA Form 22-1995 (change of place/training form) or VA form 22-5495 (change of place/training form for dependants).
   3. Veterans who are applying for Post 9/11 GI Bill must apply online at www.gibill.va.gov . Once completed print two copies of submitted application and bring one copy to the veteran affairs advisor at PSC.
   4. Veterans who were Illinois residents within six months of entering armed forces and established residency in Illinois within six months of separation from armed forces must complete the appropriate state documents (IVG, ING, or MIA/POW applications)
2. Once the admissions process is complete, obtain two copies of your class schedule and meet with the veterans affairs advisor in the Financial Aid Office.
3. Apply for financial aid.
   Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with PSC school code (001640) as the school choice at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Two weeks after submission online, bring in required documents to complete the FAFSA process.

Documents Needed To apply for Military Benefits

1. Member-4 copy of their DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for each period of service
2. DD-2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) from the Education Officer at their unit (National Guard and Reservist Only)
3. Chapter 35 and MIA/POW Only:  Marriage certificate, birth certificates, adoption decrees, guardianship papers, and/or proof of the applicant's physical, mental or developmental disability. Verification of the federal 100 percent service-connected disability rating or, if the veteran is deceased, verification from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs that the veteran's death is service-connected, or verification that the veteran has been determined by Congress to be an MIA/POW. (Dependants and Spouses of Service Connected Disabled Veterans)

Documents Needed To Apply for Financial Aid

1. PSC Financial Aid Application
1. Obtained in the FA Office two weeks after online submission
2. PSC Verification Worksheet
1. Obtained in the FA Office two weeks after online submission
3. Student H.S. Transcript or Diploma
4. Financial Documentation (Spouse information is needed if you are married)
1. Previous years’ Federal 1040’s Entire Tax Return (All attachments, schedules, and W-2’s).  If you are attending during the 2009-2010 school year, you would provide your 2008 Federal tax Return.
2. Records of untaxed income such as Social Security Benefits, TANF, Veteran Benefits, savings, investments, business and farm assets for all household members.
3. Alimony and Child Support Received or Paid during year of 2008.
4. Or any documentation that adds or removes funds from your household.