Perkins Loan
Loan type: Need-based
Lender: Northwestern University
Servicer: Northwestern University Student Finance
Borrower: Undergraduate, graduate and professional students
Co-maker: No
Application process: If eligible, you will be notified via e-mail to complete application procedures on the Campus Partners web site. Some Perkins loan borrowers will be required to complete entrance interviews, loan applications, and e-sign their loans on the site.
Promissory Notes: Perkins borrowers must sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN) promptly; your loan will be canceled if your note is not signed within the defined period. Once signed, the Perkins MPN remains in effect for multiple years of borrowing. Be sure to keep a copy of the Perkins MPN for your records.
Fees:
- Application fee: None
- Insurance fee: None
- Origination fee: None
Loan disbursement: An equal portion of your annual loan amount is applied to your student account each term unless otherwise specified.
Rate type: Fixed
Current rates: 5%
Accrual:
- In school: No
- In grace period: No
- In deferment: No
- In forbearance: Yes
Grace period:
- 9 months after graduation or separation
- 6 months after deferment
Notices are mailed 90, 60 and 30 days before payment begins.
Repayment: For borrowers that are affected by COVID -19, contact Northwestern Student Finance . To make a payment, see Payment Methods. For all others with questions regarding repayment, contact ECSI.
Repayment period: 10 years
Payment schedule: Provided at your exit interview; signature is required.
Repayment start date: Nine months after graduation or separation
Prepayment: There is no penalty for early repayment. When you make your loan payment, specify that you wish it to be applied as a prepayment.
Minimum payment: $40 per month
Late charge: 5% of the scheduled payment
Report to credit bureau: Yes
Deferment: See the Perkins Loan column of the Federal Loan Deferment Summary, and refer to your promissory note for details. Contact Student Finance with questions and to apply. Annual certification is required.
Forbearance: Refer to your promissory note for details. Contact the Student Finance with questions and to apply.
Cancellation: See the Perkins Discharge/Cancellation Summary. Refer to your promissory note for details. Contact Student Finance with questions and to apply.
Repayment assistance: Assistance may be available if you serve in the military. For more information, contact your recruiting officer.
Federal loan consolidation: Yes
Delinquency and default: Transfer loan to collection agency, legal action
The Perkins Loan is serviced by Student Finance:
- Telephone: 847-491-5224
- Email: studentloans@northwestern.edu
- Address:
555 Clark Street, 1st Floor
Evanston, IL 60208