Federal Perkins Loans

For loans disbursed after July 1, 1993

APR: 

5%

Initial grace period: 
9 months
Post-deferment grace period: 
6 months
Repayment period: 

120 months

Accrued interest: 

Interest does not accrue while you are in school or in an approved deferment or cancelation status.

Deferment types for this loan: 
Full-time student: No limit
Half-time student: No limit
Graduate fellowship: No limit
Rehabilitation/professional training: No limit
Unemployment: 3-yr max
Economic hardship: 3-yr max
Active duty/National Guard (during military operation): 3-yr max
Cancellation types for this loan: 
Teaching (specific areas)
Head Start
Military (areas of hostility)
Nursing/medical technician
Peace Corps
Law enforcement (full time)
Community service
Permanent total disability
Death