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Apply for a Perkins Loan and Entrance Counseling

Federal Perkins Loan

What is it?
A subsidized loan with a fixed 5% interest rate which students begin to repay nine months after graduating or dropping below half-time enrollment. Pitt-Greensburg is given a limited amount of funds from the federal government and will be disbursed on a "first come - first serve basis" to qualifying students.

Who qualifies?
Students who have completed the FASFA, are enrolled full-time, and have financial need

How much can I borrow?
Range of Award $500 - $5500/year

How do I apply?
Borrowers must complete the FAFSA, the Perkins Master Promissory Note, and the Entrance Counseling Interview. First time recipients will be notified via their Pitt e-mail account how to sign their promissory note and complete entrance counseling using their Department of Education PIN number so that funds can be credited to their account. If a student does not have a Department of Education PIN  number he/she will need to go to www.pin.ed.gov and get one to complete this process. If selected, all Verification forms must be submitted.

Apply for a Perkins Loan and Complete Perkins Entrance Counseling