| Grace period | 9 months |
| Grace period interest rate | 0% |
| Maximum term | 120 months |
| Interest rate after grace period | 5% |
Once you leave APSU, you will have a nine-month grace period during which no interest will accrue on your Perkins Loan. At the end of the grace period, you will have a maximum of 10 years (120 months) to pay off your Perkins Loan. During repayment, interest on your principal balance will accrue. The current interest rate is listed above.