Federal Perkins Loans are low interest (currently 5%), long-term loans made to help low income undergraduate and graduate students pay for post secondary education. If the Financial Assistance Office notifies you that you have been awarded a Perkins Loan, please contact Arleen Waters at (843) 661-1125 to sign your loan documents. When you graduate or drop below half-time enrollment and have taken out a Perkin's Loan, please contact Ms. Waters to set up your exit interview.