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IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY!
The information below explains the PSC Foundation scholarship application process as well as what is expected of applicants.

BEFORE STARTING a Foundation Scholarship Application:

New students must:

Apply for admission to Prairie State College.

New and returning students must:

File a current FAFSA. To learn how to start the FAFSA process, visit prairiestate.edu and search “FAFSA” or for specific FAFSA questions contact the PSC Financial Aid Office at financial-aid@prairiestate.edu or call (708) 709-3735.
Meet with a PSC Academic Advisor to discuss program options and create an Academic Plan. Visit prairiestate.edu and search “academic advising” to schedule an appointment.
Register for classes. Class schedules must be final before applying. ANY CHANGES in enrolled hours, class schedule, or required textbooks will both delay and alter an award offer for those who qualify.
Be sure to set up a Payment Plan with the PSC Business (Student Accounts & Billing) Office to ensure that you don’t get dropped from classes for non-payment.
Be sure to select a Refund Option with the PSC Business (Student Accounts & Billing) Office, so if you were to receive a refund, it is by the method of your choice.

Foundation Scholarship FACTS

If PELL/MAP/SEOG, grants and/or sponsorship funding is greater than the cost of an applicant’s tuition and/or textbooks, the applicant may not be eligible for a Foundation scholarship.
Foundation scholarship awards are based on financial need.
The application requires the applicant to explain the details of their financial situation.
On average, Foundation scholarships cover 30% of a qualifying student’s out-of-pocket tuition and/or textbook costs.
Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
Response time varies based on the number of applications under review.
Once a decision has been made, applicants are notified either way via their PSC student email address.

Foundation Scholarship ELIGIBILITY
A scholarship applicant must:

Have filed FAFSA for the semester for which they are applying.
If they are not eligible to file FAFSA, the application will give the opportunity to explain why.
Be registered for the term for which they are applying before submitting an application.
Be paying the PSC in-district tuition rate.
Be working towards earning their first degree or certificate AND seeking that degree or certificate from PSC.
Students who have already earned a degree will not be considered, unless they have been admitted into a PSC Selective Admissions program. PSC Selective Admissions programs include Nursing, Dental Hygiene/Assisting or Surgical Technology.
Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
For those who don’t meet the minimum GPA requirement, email Susan Sebastian at ssebastian@prairiestate.edu to discuss.
Demonstrate financial need.

STEPS TO COMPLETE a PSC Foundation Scholarship Application

Click Sign In.
Click Sign In With Your PSC Email.
Sign in using your PSC single sign on provided by the PSC Information Technology Resources Department.
Complete the General Application as directed.
If you need to stop completing the application before it is finished, click the “Save” button to save your work.
You should click “Finish and Submit” when completed.

AFTER Your PSC Foundation Application is COMPLETED

You will receive an email confirmation.
Based on your application answers, the system will do the work and auto match you to any scholarships for which you qualify.
You may be asked to answer additional questions for recommended scholarships. You should follow the system prompts for these recommended scholarships to increase your chances of being offered an award.
DO NOT CLICK ON SCHOLARSHIPS UNLESS YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO! Clicking on scholarships that you are not eligible for may prevent you from receiving an award.

For questions, contact:
Susan Sebastian
Director
Scholarships and Alumni Relations
ssebastian@prairiestate.edu

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Absolute Best Cleaning Scholarship This scholarship was established by Mr. John Finnin. He is owner of...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	ALCOA Foundation Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of ALCOA,...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Anonymous Family Donor Scholarship Funds for this scholarship have been provided by a kindhearted family...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Barnes & Noble Textbook Scholarship Barnes & Noble is committed to the success of PSC students. This...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Books for Scholars Textbook Scholarship This scholarship provides textbook assistance to students.
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Chester Michalowski Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Chester Michalowski,...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Chicago Heights - Park Forest Rotary Foundation Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Chicago...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Chuck Hill Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Chuck Hill, a Prairie...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Dale Haywood Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Dale Haywood, a...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	David Berezin Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established to assist Prairie State College...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Diane Crowe Scholarship This scholarship was established to assist Prairie State College...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Dr. E. Timothy & Deborah Lightfield Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of Lois &...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Dr. Teddy Osantowski Textbook Scholarship This textbook scholarship was made possible by the kind heart of author...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Dr. Terri L. Winfree Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Terri L. Winfree, the...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Ed Schwarz PSC Federation of Teachers Scholarship The Ed Schwarz PSC Federation of Teachers Scholarship was established by...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Enbridge Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of Enbridge, a...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	First Generation Scholarship This scholarship was established to assist students who are the first in...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	First National Bank/Clare Luecke Scholarship This scholarship is available to qualifying students seeking a degree or...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Florence Kaplan Foundation Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of the...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Ford Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship This scholarship was made possible by the Ford Equal Employment...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Fr. William T. O'Connor Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Father William T....
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Francis Meyer/Bank Calumet Scholarship This scholarship was made possible by Francis D. Meyer Charitable Lead...
100% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Gail Ann DiCastro Prize (GAP) Scholarship This scholarship is available to PSC students who demonstrate financial...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Gena Richardson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Gena Richardson, PSC...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Harold Kummelehne Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Harold Kummelehne,...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Harriet Murray Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Harriet Murray, former...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	ICCSF Illinois Health Improvement Association GRANT This scholarship was established through the generosity of the Illinois...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Illiana Financial Credit Union Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of the Illiana...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Jay Marshall Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of the Chicago...
Varies	Jennifer Artis Scholarship
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Jim Campbell Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Jim Campbell, a PSC...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Kabbes Family Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the great heart of the Kabbes...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Kiwanis Club Chicago Heights Scholarship This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of the Chicago...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Lucy Hoekema Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the kind heart of family and...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Lynn Rudy Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of family and...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Michelle Bogdan Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Michelle Bogdon, a PSC...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Mulling Family Scholarship This scholarship is provided through the generosity of the Mulling...
$0.00	National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section Difference Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the philanthropic National...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	National Council of Jewish Women South Cook Section Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the philanthropic National...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	New Beginnings Scholarship Funds for this scholarship have been provided by a kindhearted donor who...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Nick Zenzen Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor Professor Nick Zenzen, a...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Park Forest Nurses Club Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Park...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Patricia Trainor Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Ms. Patricia Trainor, a...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Proven IT Scholarship This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Proven IT.
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	PSCF Emergency Scholarship Funds for this scholarship are provided through the generosity of...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Rachel Reich Memorial Scholarship In 1999, Rachel Reich, daughter of Dr. Keith and Sandi Reich, died at...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Returning Students Scholarship Funds for this scholarship have been provided by a kindhearted donor who...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Science Scholarship Funds for this scholarship are provided through the generosity of...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Sherman Family Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Norman & Mrs. Clare Sherman in...
Up to 30% of a qualifying applicant's out-of-pocket cost	Shirley Kline Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Shirley Kline, owner of...

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