A Federal Perkins loan is a low interest (5%) loan for students with exceptional financial need. The U.S. Department of Education provides some funding, as does Whitman College. Since this program is partially funded by the college, the Business Office oversees the implementation of the program, in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office.

Whitman has a contract with University Accounting Services (UAS) of Brookfield, Wisconsin, to provide billing services for our former students who are repaying their Perkins loans.

All payments, forms, address changes and correspondence can be directed to them at: University Accounting Service, P.O. Box 5291, Carol Stream, IL, 60197-5291

You may call UAS toll free at 1-800-999-6227 (menu option 4, then 0; ask for a Whitman College representative). You can also visit their user-friendly website at www.uaservice.com.

It is important for your credit rating that you remain in good standing with your student loans. If you are having trouble making payments on your Perkins loan, please call UAS to receive counsel with regard to your eligibility for deferment, forbearance, or loan consolidation