Federal Perkins Loan Program_Federal Capital Contributions

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
The Office Federal Student Aid determines final awards and notifies participating institutions.

Preapplication Coordination:
Representatives of the appropriate ED Regional Office are available for consultation. See listing of ED Regional Offices in Additional Contact Information - FMR Help. Students should contact the institution(s) they attend or plan to attend. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.

Application Procedure:
Participating institutions submit a Fiscal Operations Report/Application to Participate in Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (ED Form 646-1) which is mailed to institutions of postsecondary education each summer by the Office Federal Student Aid. New institutions submit only the application form. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 110.

Deadlines:
Specified on the application (usually around October 1).

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Notices of tentative awards sent by February 1 and final award notification sent by April 1.

Appeals:
None.

Renewals:
Annual.