Perkins Loans

You have three different options for payment.

• Sign up for Auto Draft ACH and have Western debit your bank account on the 1st of the month so you never forget.
• Make a one-time payment using Western’s personalized payment portal. We accept E-check, Visa and Mastercard.
• Mail us a check at Western Washington University MS 9003 516 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Western offers options for deferments, postponements and temporary repayment options. Please contact us at perkins@wwu.edu or call us at 360-650-4055

Go to your Perkins account, download the PDF under forms and email it to us at perkins@wwu.edu or fax it to us at 360-650-7752.

Western has brought your loan back in house and will continue as your servicer. If you have any questions about your account email us at perkins@wwu.edu or call us at 360-650-4055.

The FSA PIN was replaced with the FSA ID. For more information, visit the Department of Education.

Visit Federal Student Aid for more information.

To view your 1098-E tax information, go to the Perkins Portal and navigate to "Correspondence" -> "Tax Information".

Before you graduate (or if you drop below half-time attendance), regulations require that you complete an exit counseling session. The counseling session provides you with important information regarding repayment terms and obligations, benefits available to you, and contact information.

To access this counseling, go to the Perkins Payment Portal and navigate to "Online Interviews" -> "Exit Interview"

You are eligible for this deferment during a period of unemployment or inability to find full-time employment for up to 3 years.

Perkins Unemployment Deferment

You are eligible for this deferment during a period of economic hardship including Peace Corps service for up to 3 years.

Perkins Economic Hardship

You are eligible for this if you meet certain requirements. Your monthly payment will be the interest that accrues on your loan.

Perkins Forbearance Form

You are eligible for this deferment if you are enrolled in a college or career school for at least half-time status.

Perkins In School Deferment Form

You are eligible for this deferment during a period of active duty military serving during a war, military operation, or national emergency.

Military Service and Post-Active Duty Student Deferment Request

You may be eligible for loan cancellation if you meet certain requirements.

Perkins Cancellation Form

Change your name on your Perkins Loan

Perkins Name Change Form

The Rights, Responsibilities, and References of your Perkins Loan. This document must be completed before your loan will disburse.

Perkins Rights, Responsibilities & References Form