Number: RL32854 Title: Federal Perkins Loans and FFEL/DL Stafford Loans: A Brief Comparison Authors: David P. Smole, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: This report provides an introduction to and comparison of key aspects of Perkins Loans and Stafford Loans. Following a brief summary of these loan products, the report compares Perkins Loans and Stafford Loans according to selected criteria. This report is intended to provide the interested reader with a basic understanding of Perkins Loans and Stafford Loans and to highlight some of their key similarities and differences. Pages: 16 Date: June 3, 2005