Federal Student Perkins Loans - Request for Deferments/Forbearance/Cancellations
Student Fiscal Services - Custer Hall 101
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601
Phone: 785 628-5922
Fax: 785 628-4074
E-mail: sfsmail@fhsu.edu

Deferments/Forbearance/Cancellations

Student Deferment

Deferment may be granted to a student if he/she has returned to school, is degree seeking, and is enrolled at least half time.

• Click here to download a copy of the Student Deferment Request Form.
• Section I is to be filled out by the student.
• Section II is to be filled out by the Registrar's Office of the attending school.

Important Things to Remember about Student Deferments

• It is your responsibility to make sure our office knows that you are enrolled either at FHSU or at another school.
• A Student Deferment form must be submitted at the beginning of each semester/term.
• If late fees have accrued, they must be paid before the deferment will be processed.

Military Deferment

• Click here to download information regarding the Military Deferment .
• Click here to download the military deferment.

Forbearance/Hardship/Unemployment Deferment

Forbearance

Forbearance is a temporary postponement of payments. Students experiencing difficulty making loan payments may request this benefit. Approval and length of deferment are at the discretion of the school. Interest DOES accrue while the loan is in postponement.

Hardship

Students experiencing economic hardship may apply for up to 3 years of deferment if the student falls within the categories listed under Benefit Type 2 of the request form. Approval and length of deferment are at the discretion of the school. Interest does not accrue during the time of the deferment.

Unemployment

Students seeking but unable to find full-time employment may apply for up to 3 years of deferment. Approval and length of deferment are at the discretion of the school. Interest does not accrue during the time of the deferment.

Click here for a downloadable copy of the Forbearance/Hardship/Unemployment Deferment Request Form.

• Please review the form and complete all sections that pertain to your situation.
• Please provide all required documentation.
• If this form is incomplete it will be returned to the borrower.

Loan Cancellation

Cancellation benefits are available for students who meet certain employment requirements.

• Click here to download a list of Cancellation Conditions and Rates.
• If you feel that you may be eligible for cancellation benefits or for more information please contact Cathy at (785) 628-5922 to obtain a form.

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