FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office of the Controller
Federal Perkins Loan Office
1906 College Heights Boulevard # 11023
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1023
270.745.5551
Entrance Interviews for Perkins Loan
How do I apply for a Federal Perkins Loan?
The application process for a Federal Perkins Loan begins by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), available in the Student Financial Assistance Office. The Student Financial Assistance Office determines who is eligible for a Federal Perkins Loan and awards the loan.
What are the steps necessary for me to take to accept and receive a Federal Perkins Loan?
Once the student is notified by the Student Financial Assistance Office that they have been awarded a Federal Perkins Loan, then it is their responsibility to contact the Student Financial Assistance Office to verify whether they want to accept or reject the loan. Once the loan has been accepted, the student will be contacted by the Federal Perkins Loan Office to attend an entrance interview.
Why do I need to attend an entrance interview?
It is Federal Regulations that every student must attend an entrance interview for every year that they receive a Federal Perkins Loan. The entrance interview will last approximately 20-30 minutes and will cover all information about the loan (interest rate, grace period for repayment, procedures taken when a loan goes into default, etc.), all information about the cancellation provisions that come with the loan, any deferment information, and the student will sign all necessary paperwork (including the promissory note) to complete the loan application and get the loan disbursed to the student as soon as possible.
NOTE: Please arrive on time for your pre-scheduled interview.
How do I pre-schedule my entrance interview?
Near the beginning of the semester the student will receive a letter congratulating him/her for being awarded a Perkins Loan with a schedule of available entrance interview dates and times attached. Please contact our office directly at 270.745.5551 to confirm your entrance interview time and date preference. The student must call as soon as possible because the interview time slots fill up very quickly.
NOTE: If the student has not been contacted by this office by mid August then they need to call immediately at 270.745.5551 to inquire about the loan.
What should I bring to my entrance interview?
In preparation for the interview bring the following items with you to the interview:
- picture identification
- ink pen
- complete addresses (including house members and street names), phone numbers and information of employment for father, mother, brothers and/or sisters
- complete addresses (including house numbers and street names) and phone numbers for four additional references including one additional relative (DO NOT duplicate information for immediate family references)
NOTE: The entrance interview is NOT complete and will not be processed until all paper work is signed and all information is complete.
If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate office:
pre-award: Student Financial Assistance: 270.745.2755
post-award: Federal Perkins Loan Office: 270.745.5551
