NAICU - Wisconsin Higher Ed Officials Brace for Loss of Perkins Loan Program

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Wisconsin Higher Ed Officials Brace for Loss of Perkins Loan Program

November 08, 2017

The long-time federal Perkins Loan Program for college and university students expired at the end of September after a two-year extension in 2015. Higher education officials fear the end of the program could mean a gap in financial aid for low-income students.

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