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Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College
Columbia University
Office of Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Teachers College, Columbia University
Teachers College, Columbia University

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Teachers College, Columbia University

Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid

Loans » Perkins Loan

Sign your Perkins Master Promissory Note at IPromise (click here).

  • Federal Perkins Loans are awarded on the basis of exceptional need from a limited amount of federal funds allocated to Teachers College. Your school is your lender. The loan is made with government funds with a share contributed by the school. You must repay this loan to your school.

Application

FAFSA

Origination

Student Accounts 212-678-3056

Enrollment

1/2 time (Minimum of 6 credits)

Promissory Note

Perkins Master Promissory Note

Disbursement

School

Grace Period

9 months after graduation or enrollment less than 1/2 time (6 points/credits)

Processing Fees

0

Interest Rate

5%

Repayment

up to 10 years

Cancellation and deferment

Provisions may be available, including cancellation of portions of the loan for teachers in specific areas.

More information is available in the Office of Student Accounts.

To ensure consideration for the Perkins Loan it is recommended that the FAFSA be filed by February 1st!

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