Other
Peace Corps/AmeriCorps-VISTA
PeaceCorps
To qualify, the borrower must serve full-time for a complete year with Peace Corps.
AmeriCorps-VISTA
Nurse or Medical Technician
Nurse
A full-time licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, or other individual who is licensed by the appropariate state agency to provide nursing services.
Internship/Residency (Perkins Loans)
Not available on Perkins loans made after 6/30/93 except for borrowers in a dentistry residency.
Economic Hardship (Perkins Loans)
Federal Perkins loans are eligible for a total of 36 months of economic hardship. This deferment can be granted in periods up to 12 months at a time.
Graduate/Fellowship (Perkins Loans)
A borrower enrolled and in attendance as a regular student in a course of study that is part of a graduate fellowship program approved by the Department of Education may defer payments.
GSRA Waivers
If you have been appointed as a GSRA (Graduate Student Research Assistant), you will receive a full tuition waiver for the term you are appointed if:





