The federally funded Federal Perkins Student Loan Program is cooperatively administered by the
Bursar's Office and the Financial Aid Office. The Perkins Loan program offers a low interest
rate and long-term repayment schedule. To apply for this loan, a
financial aid application must be submitted. For further information, contact the Financial Aid
Office at (618) 453-4334.
Once the Financial Aid Office has awarded the Federal Perkins Student Loans, the Perkins Loan Office
will be given a list of these recipients and their award amounts. The Perkins Loan Office is
responsible for the following:
~maintaining and administering loan documents
~billing and collecting all Perkins Student Loans that are in a repayment status
~inputting loan information on the University Accounting Service (UAS) system
~processing deferments and cancellations
For questions regarding your account, contact us or come by our office.
It is our goal to assist you.