Under specific federal guidelines, borrowers may qualify for the cancellation of all or a portion of their Federal Perkins Loan. Loan cancellation means that the eligible portion of the loan principal and any accrued interest is permanently forgiven and does not need to be repaid.
Eligibility is based on qualifying employment or service.
How to Apply
To request Perkins Loan cancellation:
- Review the qualifying employment categories listed below.
- Contact WSU Student Accounts directly at wsu.collections@wsu.edu.
All requests are reviewed for eligibility in accordance with federal regulations. You will be notified once a determination has been made.
Examples of Qualifying Employment or Service
Borrowers may qualify for loan cancellation if they are employed full‑time in one of the following service areas:
- AmeriCorps / VISTA (ACTION) Programs
- Child or Family Services
- Early Intervention Services
- Head Start Programs
- Law Enforcement or Corrections
- Medical Technician
- Military Service
- Nurse or School Nurse
- Peace Corps
- Teacher
- Firefighter
- Faculty at a Tribal College or University
- Librarian
- Public Defender
This list is not exhaustive. Eligibility is subject to federal requirements and appropriate documentation.