Federal Perkins Loan Program

A Perkins Loan is a low-interest federal loan, administered by FIT and awarded to students with exceptional financial need. Repayment begins nine months after graduation or withdrawal from college.

Borrowing Amount: Varies
Current Interest: 5.0%
Fees: None
Deferral: Principal and interest.

If you have been offered a Federal Perkins Loan, you must complete a Perkins Loan Entrance Interview and sign and return a promissory note to the Office of the Bursar.

You must begin to repay your loan nine (9) months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment status.

Federal Perkins Loan Forms:

Change of Graduation Date
Forbearance
Federal Perkins Loan Promissory Notes 
Request for Deferment 
Unemployment Deferment