A former federal loan program for graduate and professional students who qualified for need-based federal financial assistance. This loan program is no longer available.
Eligibility:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
- You must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program
- You cannot be in default on a federal student loan
- You must have federal need
- You must have received a Perkins loan prior to September 30, 2015, while enrolled in your current degree program.
Interest rate for graduate students:
5%
Loan fees:
None
Loan limits:
The federal government sets the following limits on the loan amounts that a student may be eligible to receive:
- Graduate and professional students may be eligible for up to $8,000 in Perkins loans per academic year.
- Graduate and professional students may borrow no more than $60,000 in total Perkins loans, which includes any amount borrowed as an undergraduate.
Interest accrual:
No interest is charged while a student is in school or during deferment periods.
Repayment:
Nine-month grace period; maximum 10 years
The standard repayment term is 120 months with a $40 minimum monthly payment.
Application procedure for graduate students:
This loan program is no longer available.
Additional resources: