| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Federal Perkins Loan Program | Federal Student Aid | This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. Formerly, it was called the National Direct Student Loan (NDSL) Program (now referred to as the NDSL Program) and the National Defense Student Loan Program. In 1987, it was renamed to honor Congressman Carl D. Perkins; the word "Federal" was added to its name in 1992. (references) | |
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