This is a tuition grant for new UC undergraduate students and those returning after an absence of at least five years. Matriculation is not required. The terms and conditions are the same as Stafford Loans, except that the student must pay interest on this loan during in-school and deferment periods. Additional loan limits are available to independent students under this program. Students must request a Perkins Loan to be considered.
Eligibility is determined by students' credit history.
If you have promise for success as a part-time SU undergraduate, yet need some funds to make it possible, then we promise to try to help. Eligible students can qualify for grants covering up to 35 percent of their tuition. Eligible students may also qualify for Pell Grants and nonfederal loan programs. Students who are eligible for Veterans Administration Education Benefits may apply to use them during the semester. Benefits approved for use during the current semester are not continued for the next semester unless the student so requests, and registration does not automatically activate your benefits.