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FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN


Federal Student Loan at 5% interest is offered to eligible undergraduate, second baccalaureate and credential students.

Enrollment requirement:

  • full-time = 12 units (undergraduate, 2nd baccalaureate & credential students)



  • How to apply:

    First-time borrowers of a Perkins Loan at SF State are required to complete Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note on line at www.ecsi.net

    before a Perkins Loan check can be disbursed. To complete this process, you must use your Federal PIN number.


    When to repay:

    Repayment to SFSU begins 9 months after a student is no longer enrolled at least half-time. If a Perkins Loan is declined, it may be possible to increase a Work-Study award.


    Repay Contact: Loans & Fiscal Services Office - Administrative Building Room 358.


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