CU-Boulder awards Federal Perkins Loans primarily from its own funds, which are generated from former students repaying these loans. Repayment of the loan begins nine months after students leave school or cease to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. Students have up to 10 years to repay the loan. These educational loans are low-interest funds guaranteed by the federal government. The interest on unsubsidized loans is paid by the borrower and can be paid while studens are in school or can be added to the principal until repayment begins.
All loans have flexible repayment terms, as well as in-school deferment and forbearance options.
The Work-Study program provides employment opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students. Students awarded work-study will need to review the job opportunities posted at UMC 165 to obtain a job. The Community Service program develops, improves, and expands work-study job opportunities related to community service. The jobs provide an opportunity to work with low-income persons or to help solve particular problems within the community. Job openings, when available, are posted in a separate section of the job boards.