A complete text of this policy is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid Services. An additional brochure, Financing Your UConn Education , which contains pertinent information specific to UConn's financial aid programs, is also available from the Office of Student Financial Aid Services. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the office. Please have your social security number available when calling. A Client Services staff member will assist you.
Interest is subsidized by the federal government.
The student is responsible for the interest which accrues on the loan and has the option to either pay the interest while in school or defer payment of the interest until principal payments begin six months following graduation. Students requiring less than an academic year to graduate will have eligibility prorated in accordance with federal regulations. Federal Perkins Loans are offered to eligible full-time students. These funds are awarded in classification order. Typically all funds are exhausted after freshmen and sophomore classes are awarded.