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Federal Perkins Loan
Hardship/Unemployment Deferment Request Form
Name of Borrower (Last, First, Middle) please print or type
Social Security No. and T Number
Address of Borrower - Number, Street
Account Number
City, State, and ZIP Code
Daytime Phone
I am requesting temporary deferment of the payments on my student loan. I certify that I am eligible for deferment
for the reason(s) listed below for the period of:
From:
To:
(requested period must not exceed
12 months)
(Complete all sections that apply and provide required documentation)
I am seeking, but unable to find full-time employment.
Enclosed are the required copies of my last two payroll or unemployment checks and certification of
unemployment (see form on reverse side).
I am experiencing a period of economic hardship. Please enclose at least one of the
following:
Verification that my request for economic hardship deferment has been approved on a Stafford, SLS or
PLUS Loan, from my lender or the U.S. Department of Education (if applicable).
Documentation showing that I am receiving payment under a federal or state public assistance program.
Verification that I am working full-time and earning a total gross income that does not exceed the greater of
minimum wage or an amount equal to 100 percent of the poverty line for a family of two, currently
$1,300.00/mo (Alaska: $1,625.00; Hawaii $1495.00). Note: If enclosing this documentation, please also
complete the “Title IV Loans in Repayment” section (on back).
I understand that deferment may be granted for 12 month intervals, not to exceed 36 months. If my request is
approved for Hardship there will be a six-month sub-grace period after the deferment period. After which I will be
in repayment.
Borrower Signature: Date:
For Institutional Use Only:
Deferment Approved For: Type ________________________________ From _____________ To _____________
Date: By: Interest to be Billed:
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Title IV (Perkins, NDSL, Stafford, SLS, PLUS) Loans in Repayment
Lender
Account Number
Balance
Unemployment Certification
1. I certify that I am currently unemployed or am not employed full-time (that is,
working more than 29 hours per week in a job expected to last at least three
months) and am actively seeking full-time employment.
2. In order to verify that I am actively seeking employment, I have registered or will
register with an employment agency and have this form certified by that agency.
3. I affirm that I have read this entire form carefully and fully understand its
contents. I affirm all statements made on this form are true and correct. I
understand that Southern Utah University has the right to verify the authenticity
of my unemployment and make any necessary inquiry in connection with the
review of information concerning my ability to repay.
Borrower Signature ___________________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Employment Agency Certification
I certify that the above named individual has been duly registered with this employment
agency since _________________________
And is currently seeking employment.
Name of Agency:
Area Code/Telephone Number
Agency Address:
Signature of Employment Service
Representative:
Date: