If you are not sure which deferment/cancellation to apply for, you can
review a list of possible deferments/cancellations, including
the conditions under which each can be granted.
If you are not sure which document format to use, look at
the Document Formats page for an explanation of each format type.
School Specific Forms
If you attended one of these schools, please use the forms provided in this
section. If your school is not in this list, please use the ECSI forms
below.
If you attended one of these schools, please use the forms provided in this
section. If your school is not in this list, please use the ECSI forms
below.
Use the forms listed below if your school is not listed in the
School-Specific Forms above.
Form
Format(s)
Request for Deferment Borrowers may postpone repayment of a Perkins loan (sometimes with no interest) under certain conditions. Use this form to request a deferment of your loan payments.
Military Deferment Request Borrowers may postpone repayment of a Perkins loan (sometimes with no interest) under certain conditions based on service in the United States military. Use this form to request a deferment of your loan payments.
Request for Deferment/Cancellation Under certain conditions, a Perkins loan can have a portion of the debt (including interest) waived. If you qualify, use these forms to request deferment/cancellation of your loan.
NOTE: The school search page is available to help you determine eligibility or find a school's Federal School Code.
If you are not sure which deferment/cancellation to apply for, you can review a list of possible deferments/cancellations, including the conditions under which each can be granted.
Request for Forbearance/Hardship/Unemployment Deferment Borrowers who are willing but unable to meet their loan obligation may be eligible for a forbearance, economic/unemployment hardship. Use this form to request either forbearance, economic, or unemployment deferment.
Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Under certain conditions, a Perkins loan can be discharged based on a total and permanent disability. If you qualify, use this form to request a discharge of your loan.
Please Note: The current form has expired, however, the Department of Education will release an updated form later this year, and they have authorized an extension on the current form. Please use this form until the new form is released.
Spouses and Parents of September 11, 2001 Victims Loan Discharge Under certain conditions, a Perkins loan can be discharged based on being the parent or spouse of a September 11, 2001 victim. If you qualify, use this form to request a discharge of your loan.
Primary Health Care Service Obligation Certification Borrowers of Primary Care Loans must meet certain obligations as outlined in the promissory note for the loan. Use this form to certify that you are practicing Primary Health Care.
W9-S The Internal Revenue Service requires that you provide your lending institution your correct Social Security Number (SSN). If the SSN on your billing statement or your 1098-E/1098-T is incorrect, you must complete
the form W-9S and return it to ECSI.