Definition A need-based, low-interest loan available to students rather than their parents. The amount of the loan is determined by each college and is based on the expected family contribution. The s [..]

Formerly the National Direct Student Loan Program, the Perkins Loan allows students to borrow up to $3,000/year (5 year max) for undergraduate school and $5,000/year for graduate school (6 year max). The Perkins Loan has one of the lowest interest rates and is awarded by the financial aid administrator to students with exceptional financial need. T [..]

Low-interest, subsidized federal loan (five percent) for students with exceptional financial need (as determined by the college).

A federal, need-based student loan best recognized for its relatively low fixed interest rate (5%), as well as its generous grace period before repayment begins. The Perkins Loan offers a maximum of $ [..]

These need-based loans are funded by both the government and the college. Benefits of these loans include no interest while the student is in college and a nine month grace period upon graduation.

The Perkins Loan is a fixed-rate federal student loan for undergraduate and graduate students with “exceptional financial need” as defined by the college or university.

n. Préstamo Perkins

A federal loan allocated to schools by the Department of Education and distributed by Williams based on demonstrated financial need. Interest does not begin to accrue until the student leaves Williams. Perkins Loan repayment begins after a nine month grace period.

A low-interest federal loan

The Perkins loan is an institutional loan where the max awarded varies year by year. It has an interest rate of 5% and is awarded to students with financial need. The interest on the Perkins loan is subsidized while the student is in school.

A low interest federal loan with a fixed interest of 5 percent during repayment.

A federal need-based loan with a fixed interest rate of 5% and which allows students to borrow up to $5,500 a year. Eligibility is determined through the FAFSA analysis and awarded by the financial aid administrator to students with exceptional financial need. Repayment begins nine months after the student graduates or drops below half-time enrollm [..]

 A subsidized federal loan with a fixed interest rate of 5% during repayment. At UC Berkeley, undergraduate freshman, sophomores, and some graduate students with financial need may be offered this loa [..]

Subsidized federal loan for students who demonstrate financial need (as determined by the school).

A federal loan program available to students based on financial need. Duke determines a student's eligibility for the Perkins loan. To learn more about the rates and terms, visit our loans page

Low-interest, long-term, subsidized loan made through school financial aid offices to help qualifying students pay for college.

Formerly the National Direct Student Loan Program, the Perkins Loan allows students to borrow up to $3,000/year (5 year max) for undergraduate school and $5,000/year for graduate school (6 year max). [..]

See our full section: Federal Perkins Loan

a low interest, campus-based loan awarded to undergraduates who demonstrate great financial need. Funds are limited and awarded first come, first served. Interest is capped at 5% and repayment begins [..]

Formerly the National Direct Student Loan Program, the Perkins Loan allows students to borrow up to $3,000 per year (for up to five years) for undergraduate school and $5,000 per year (for up to six years) for graduate school. The Perkins Loan has one of the lowest interest rates, which is fixed at 5%, and is awarded by the financial aid administra [..]

Federally subsidized long term, low interest educational loan available to students attending a postsecondary educational institution full time. Students are required to file the FAFSA and must be pur [..]

These are low-interest federal loans for students demonstrating extreme financial need.  To apply for the Perkins Loan, a student must have already applied for the federal Pell Grant.  Perkins Loans a [..]

Federally-insured loans funded by the federal government and awarded by the school. The loans feature a subsidized, low interest rate and are repayable over an extended period.