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.
Fall 2024: the U.S. Department of Education is making changes to next year's FAFSA. The 2024 - 2025 FAFSA is available as of December 31, 2023. Due to the delayed opening, there is currently a high volume of traffic. Students may experience issues accessing the application. We recommend students try at least once a day until they are able to complete the FAFSA.
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Spring 2024 financial aid: for students enrolling in the Spring 2024 semester, if you do not have any financial aid awarded or applied to your account, you need to call or come into the Financial Aid office to discuss your account. Make sure you have a 2023 - 2024 filed and school code (001640) listed. Make sure to check your Pioneer Portal in case our office requests any additional documentation. You will receive an email notification to your Prairie State College email when your financial aid offer is available.
Summer 2024 financial aid: for eligible students enrolling in the Summer 2024 semester, financial aid is typically awarded in May / June after you have enrolled.
To complete the 2023-24 FAFSA, you must provide your 2021 federal tax information. For help, visit the FAQ link provided:
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Financial Aid will be hosting a series of FAFSA Workshops in the Learning Achievement Center every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting from February 6 and continuing through April 10.
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Tuesday Appointments9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and noon - 1 p.m.
Wednesday Appointments11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been redesigned and streamlined therefore you will see many changes. These changes aim to simplify the application process, making it easier for students to apply for financial aid. The new FAFSA features significant improvements, including a reduction in the number of questions from 108 to just 36. Additionally, it allows for seamless importing of financial data and tax records.
Delivery of completed FAFSA information to colleges has been delayed. Once the financial aid office has received your FAFSA we will send notifications via letters and PSC email to inform you of next steps. After you have submitted all requested forms and the financial aid file is complete and processed the financial aid office will send out notifications to inform you that your offer letter is viewable on the Pioneer Portal.
To stay informed about the timing of the new FAFSA and for further updates, please keep an eye on this webpage. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our Financial Aid department at financial- aid@prairiestate.edu.
We are here to help you navigate the changes and make the most of your financial aid opportunities.
Group | If you are registered and have an award letter between:* | Your refund will be received no later than:** |
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1 | Oct 23 - Jan 7 | Jan 23 |
2 | Jan 8 - Jan 21 | Feb 6 |
3 | Jan 22 - Feb 4 | Feb 20 |
4 | Feb 5 - Feb 18 | Mar 5 |
5 | Feb 19 - Mar 3 | Mar 19 |
6 | Mar 4 - Mar 17 | Apr 2 |
7 | Mar 18 - Mar 31 | April 16 |
8 | April 1- April 14 | April 30 |
9 | April 15 - April 28 | May 14 |