The Federal Perkins Loan is for Undergraduates and Credential students with exceptional financial need; Graduate and 2nd BAC students are not eligible for the Perkins Loan. Funds for this loan are extremely limited and will only be awarded to students when funds become available to the school.

Requirements

• Must have completed a FAFSA, submitted requested documents and have been awarded the Perkins Loan.
• Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units) as an Undergraduate or Credential Student.
• Have the following EFC: First-time Freshman, EFC $0 - $800

Interest Rate

• Interest rate is 5% while in repayment.

Loan Limit

• $3,000 maximum per academic year
• $20,000 cumulative maximum for Undergraduate students
• $40,000 cumulative maximum for Credential students

Repayment

• Repayment begins nine (9) months after less than half time enrollment. The federal government pays for the interest while students are in college at least half-time and during the nine (9) month grace period.
• There are forgiveness provisions for certain students: teachers of certain subjects or teachers in low income areas; registered nurses working in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses may participate in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP); and enlisted persons in certain specialties of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Department of Defense might, as an enlistment incentive, repay a portion of your student loan.

Application Process

Students eligible to receive the Perkins Loan may complete the application process by going to the Bursar's Office website.