General Information

• Federal loan program for students who demonstrate exceptional need based upon the FAFSA
• Funding is limited
• No interest accrues while student is enrolled at least half time
• One nine-month grace period after the student is no longer enrolled half time before repayment begins
• Standard repayment is 10 years

Annual Maximum - Up to $2,000

Cumulative Maximum Total Debt - $20,000 for undergraduate study

Interest Rate - 5%

Applying for a Federal Perkins Loan

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov
• Receive your final financial aid award from Carroll – if you are eligible, you will see a Federal Perkins loan listed
• Complete Entrance Counseling as soon as possible after July 1 at www.signmyloan.com.  To access your account, please use your FAFSA pin.  If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Bridget Donovan in the Business Office at 262.524.7205 or by e-mail at bdonovan@carrollu.edu

Exit Counseling

• Federal regulations require students to complete this once you graduate from Carroll or your enrollment drops below half time status
• Provides the borrower with important information regarding your rights and responsibilities as a borrower
• Assists you on how to manage repaying your student loans and what you can expect
• Complete on line at https://www.uasexit.com/