Loans— Federal Perkins Loan

This is a Federal loan administered by the Upstate Medical University and SUNY. Eligibility is determined strictly by financial need and the availability of funds. The interest rate is 5% per year, and begins 9 months after graduation or leaving school.

The Perkins loan can be canceled for full time work as a medical technician. or registered nurse. All of the academic programs in the College of Health Professions meet the criteria for this cancellation.