THE FALL 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

READ EVERYTHING BELOW CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF APPLICANTS.

Foundation Scholarship FACTS

• Foundation scholarships are need based.
• Award priority is given to students paying the PSC district tuition rate. View the district map by visiting prairiestate.edu and search “district map”.
• In order to be considered for a scholarship award, an applicant must be registered for the semester for which they are applying for a scholarship.
• On average, a Foundation scholarship covers up to 30% of a qualifying student’s out-of-pocket tuition and textbook costs.
• Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. The response time varies, based on the number of applications in review. Applicants are notified via student email once a decision has been made.
  
  

Foundation Scholarship ELIGIBILITY – A scholarship applicant must:

• Be registered for at least 24 hours before completing the scholarship application. It takes 24 hours from the time of registration to show up in this system.
• Be working towards earning their first degree AND seeking that degree from PSC.
  Students who have already earned a degree will not be considered, unless they have been admitted into a PSC selective admissions program (Nursing, Dental Hygiene/Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant or Surgical Technology).
• Have a completed 2025-2026 FAFSA if you qualify. If you are not eligible to complete FAFSA, the application will give you the opportunity to explain why.
• 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.
  
  

BEFORE STARTING a Foundation Scholarship Application:

New students must:

• Apply for admission to Prairie State College.

New and returning students must:

• Complete a 2025-2026 FAFSA. For 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. NOTE: Changes in enrolled hours, class schedule, or required textbooks will both delay and alter an award offer for those who qualify. Be sure your schedule is confirmed before applying.
  
  

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.
• Once completed, DO NOT RANDOMLY CLICK on individual scholarships. Based on your application answers, THE SYSTEM WILL AUTO MATCH YOU TO ANY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU QUALIFY. Clicking on individual scholarships that you are not eligible for WILL ONLY DELAY your application’s review.
• If you need to stop completing the application before it is finished, be sure to click Save.
• Click Finish and Submit when completed.

Once the application is submitted, you will receive an email confirmation. You may be asked to answer additional questions for recommended scholarships. Follow the system prompts to increase your chances of being offered an award.

Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. The response time varies, based on the number of applications pending review. Applicants are notified via their student email once a decision has been made.

Be sure to set up a Payment Plan with the PSC Business Office to ensure that you don’t get dropped from your classes for non payment. Also select a Refund Option, so if you were to receive a refund, it is by the method of your choice.

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