Admission Requirements
Prairie State College (PSC) is a public community college in Chicago Heights, Illinois. PSC offers associate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including business, health care, and the liberal arts. Admission to PSC is open to all students who have a high school diploma or equivalent. PSC does not have an application fee.
PSC has an open admissions policy, meaning that all students who have a high school diploma or equivalent are welcome to apply. PSC does not have an application fee. Once you have submitted your application, you will need to take a placement test to determine your course placement. PSC offers a variety of resources to help you prepare for the placement test, including practice tests and study guides.
After you have been admitted to PSC, you will need to register for classes. PSC offers a variety of ways to register for classes, including online, in person, and by mail. You will need to pay for your classes before you can attend them. PSC offers a variety of payment options, including financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans.
Once you have registered for classes, you will need to purchase your textbooks and other course materials. PSC offers a variety of resources to help you find the best deals on textbooks and other course materials, including the PSC Bookstore and the PSC Library.
If you have any questions about admission to PSC, please contact the PSC Admissions Office. The PSC Admissions Office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. You can reach the PSC Admissions Office by phone at (708)709-3500 or by email at admissions@prairiestate.edu.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
42% |
| Average state aid |
$1615 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
13% |
| Average institutional aid |
$3917 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
14% |
| Average student loan |
$6022 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of less than 12 week
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Commercial Photography
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- General Studies
- Graphic Communications, General
- Graphic Design
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Mammography Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
