View Exit Interview


Checklist:
You successfully completed the following steps:
  1. You answered all questions correctly.
  2. You provided the necessary demographic information and the required references
  3. You accepted the terms of the Rights and Responsibilities document
  4. You were provided a Truth In Lending statement for each of the debts
  5. You signed your Exit Interview electronically

Introduction

Our records show that you have received one or more loans. Your school requires that you complete an exit interview session, either in-person or electronically. If you proceed, you will complete your exit interview electronically. This can be a great convenience since you do not need to print, sign, or return any forms. While you must complete this exit interview, you need not complete it electronically. Your notification letter describes the other methods available to you.

You need the following to complete an on-line exit interview:

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You will be requested to answer a series of questions at the start of the interview to demonstrate your understanding of the materials. You can not complete the interview until you have correctly answered the questions. If you can not successfully complete the questions, you will need to contact your loan office.

The purpose of the exit interview is to inform you of your rights and responsibilities based on the financial aid you accepted from your institution. The information presented during the interview is a summary of the information contained on the promissory note(s) you signed for financial aid. The promissory note is the binding obligation between you and your institution. We suggest that you review your promissory note(s) carefully in order to become familiar with all of the features and duties. Also, your promissory note will describe any deferment and cancellation privileges (more later).

You may print these pages as you go along (see Printing Exit Pages for more information). You can also return to the My Account page at any time to review and/or print the exit interviews you have completed.

Important Note! Your institution reserves the right to reject any on-line exit interview due to missing or unacceptable responses. Please carefully provide correct and complete information.


Federal Perkins Loan (PER22A) Explanation

Who are we?
Educational Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI) is the loan servicer for your institution. We perform billing, payment and record keeping for your institution. The information you will be presented during this interview comes from the information provided by your institution.

Things You Need to Know
Now that you're leaving school (or dropping below half-time attendance), it's important to brush up on the details of your Perkins student loan. Among the most important points:

  1. You MUST pay back your loan. That is true no matter what your circumstances -- even if you don't finish school, you don't get a job after leaving school, or your education didn't meet your expectations. If you pay on time, you build a good credit history, which makes it easier for you to borrow money in the future. If you don't pay, however, you will face serious consequences.
  2. Your school is your lender for Perkins loans -- so keep them informed. Stay in close touch with the financial aid professionals there. Contact them, or their billing service, with any changes in your name, address, phone, employment situation, etc.
  3. Staying informed can make a big difference. Keep your records accurate and organized, so you can resolve problems more easily. Know the amount of your student loan payments -- and when they begin. Read all information carefully. Keep copies of any promissory notes you sign: they tell you the total amounts borrowed, and the names and addresses of the institutions from which you borrowed.
  4. If you have trouble making payments, help is out there. In fact, you have several options for resolving difficulties. The first step is to contact your school or its billing service immediately at the first sign of trouble.
  5. It helps to develop a budget now. This helps you manage your debt. It also prepares you to manage your student loan payments when you're done with school.

Now, please read the rest of this counseling session. An exit interview is a federal requirement for anyone who is graduating, withdrawing from school, or dropping below half-time status. Reading this session fulfills the requirement.

What Is a Perkins Loan?
A Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest (five percent) loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. The loan comes from government funds, with a share contributed by the school. As a result, your school -- or its billing service -- is your contact for everything about your Perkins loan (your bank lender is your contact for Stafford loans and the federal government is your contact for Direct Loans).

Perkins loans have certain deferment and cancellation privileges. Deferments help delay payments on your loan. Cancellations provide a way to have a portion (or all) of the loan and accrued interest reduced such that you will not have to pay that amount. Deferments and cancellations require that you complete and submit forms to the school on a timely basis. Deferments must be submitted either every term or upon each new event. Cancellations must be submitted annually. Promissory Note All of the rights and responsibilities available to you under the Perkins Loan Program are documented in the Promissory Note (sample in PDF will open in a new window). You may contact your school and request a copy of your signed promissory note. Deferments and cancellations are granted based on your promissory note provisions. You can review a list of possible deferments, including the conditions under which each deferment can be granted.

What Happens After I Leave School?
Several steps take place after you leave school or drop below half-time attendance. First, you get a grace period -- a period of time (nine months) when you don't have to make payments. (Of course, you can repay your loans any time you want, without penalty.) During the grace period, no interest is added to your loan.

What if you re-enroll in school? It depends on when you do it. If you re-enroll at least half-time during this grace period -- and you file for deferment (for more information about deferments, see below) -- you get another nine-month grace period the next time you drop below half-time. If you re-enroll after the grace period, however, your next grace period will only be six months.

During the grace period, the school or its billing service will send you a repayment schedule, which tells you the interest rate, payment amounts, and payment methods. The methods may include:

    1. ACH (Automated Clearing House) -- an automatic deduction each month from your checking or savings account. You'll save money by not writing a check or paying postage.
    2. Billing statements -- sent each month as a convenient reminder.
    3. Coupon books -- you receive a supply of coupons to send in with your monthly payments.

One month after the grace period, your first payment is due. The Federal Perkins Loan usually carries a minimum monthly payment of $40; your payment may be higher, depending on your loan balance. The maximum repayment period is 10 years. Your school may be on a quarterly payment cycle. In this case, your minimum quarterly payment (due every 3 months) is $120.

What Do I Owe?
Be sure you know how much you owe! If you are unsure of your total loan amount (shown below), contact your school or your billing service. Now is the time to resolve any discrepancies and to ask questions! Your school requires that you sign your repayment schedule. By completing this on-line exit interview, you will satisfy that requirement. Your school is responsible for providing a copy of your promissory note. The school has the option to provide an image of the promissory note as part of this on-line exit interview, or providing it separately.

We currently show you are responsible for the following loans:


Federal Perkins Loan (PER22A) Test
  1. Whom do I contact if I have questions about the terms and conditions of my loan?
    (X) A. My school or its billing service
    ( ) B. A local lender
    ( ) C. United States Department of Education - Student Financial Aid
    ( ) D. My parents
  2. My lender for my Federal Perkins Loan is:
    (X) A. My school or schools
    ( ) B. The federal government
    ( ) C. The same bank as for my Stafford Loan
    ( ) D. My state guarantor
  3. The interest rate on my Perkins Loan is:
    ( ) A. 8.25%
    (X) B. 5.00%
    ( ) C. Variable
  4. During my grace period I will receive the following information from my school or its billing service:
    ( ) A. A repayment schedule
    ( ) B. Interest rate information
    ( ) C. Payment methods available
    (X) D. All of the above
  5. What is the maximum length of time I have to pay back my unconsolidated loan?
    ( ) A. Five years
    (X) B. Ten years or $40/month, whichever results in a larger payment
    ( ) C. No limit as long as I pay the loan interest
    ( ) D. As my income allows
  6. After I leave school or drop below half-time attendance, my first payment is due:
    ( ) A. Immediately
    ( ) B. After an initial nine-month grace period
    ( ) C. After a six-month grace period, if I used up my initial nine-month grace period prior to returning to school
    (X) D. B or C
  7. If I miss one payment and therefore may be in default, I should:
    ( ) A. Do nothing
    (X) B. Contact my school or billing service for payment arrangements or rehabilitation
    ( ) C. Consider bankruptcy since it is my only option
  8. If I can’t make my payments, I should:
    ( ) A. Contact my school or its billing service
    ( ) B. Hire an attorney
    ( ) C. Verify eligibility for deferment or forbearance
    ( ) D. Do nothing, and wait for them to contact me
    (X) E. A and C
  9. If I qualify for Perkins Loan cancellation:
    ( ) A. My loans are automatically cancelled
    (X) B. I must file the cancellation form annually
    ( ) C. I can just stop paying my loan
    ( ) D. My school or its billing service will know to contact me
  10. Consolidating my Perkins Loan will:
    ( ) A. Shorten my repayment term
    ( ) B. Take away my eligibility for Perkins Loan cancellation
    ( ) C. Increase the total amount of interest I pay
    (X) D. Both B & C

Demographics
Student Information
Social Security Number: 111 - 11 - 1111
First Name: SAMPLE
Middle: C
Last: STUDENT
Maiden:
Date of Birth: 01/01/1962
Address: 123 MAIN ST
Apartment:
City/State/Zip: HOMETOWN PA 12345
Home Phone: 412 788 3900
Work Phone:
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Cell Phone:
Permanent Email: duranti@mail.wvsc.edu
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Rights and Responsibilities
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM STATEMENT OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In order to complete your exit interview, you must read and acknowledge the information below.
 

  1. The school is the holder of my Promissory Note and I must, without exception, contact the school (or its billing service).
    1. If I withdraw from school.
    2. If I change my name.
    3. If my telephone number changes.
    4. If I transfer to another school.
    5. If my address changes.
    6. If I drop below half-time status.
    7. If my Social Security Number changes.
    8. If my expected graduation date changes.
    9. If my driver's license number changes.
  2. An Exit Interview is required when I graduate, withdraw, or drop below half-time status from the school. I must arrange for an interview by calling the school. Failure to comply can result in an administrative hold being placed on my diploma, transcripts, and registration status.
  3. My first payment will be due ten (10) months from the time I cease to be at least a half-time student.
  4. My minimum payment will be $40.00 per month, unless the amount I borrowed exceeds $3,750. The maximum length of time for repayment of all loans is ten (10) years.
  5. The interest rate will be 5% per annum on the unpaid principal balance. Interest will begin to accrue nine (9) months after I cease to be enrolled as at least a half-time student with my first payment due the following month.
  6. I may be eligible to receive a partial loan cancellation for certain types of services performed (refer to Promissory Note). I am required to inform the school (or its billing service) of such status in writing in a timely manner.
  7. I may request that payments on my loan(s) be deferred based on provisions stated in my Promissory Note. I must inform the school (or its billing service) of such status in writing in a timely manner.
  8. If I cannot pay on time, I must contact the school's student loan office (or its billing service) to make arrangements. I will be charged late fees or penalty charges for each month I fail to make an installment when due or to comply with other terms of my promissory note or written repayment agreement.
  9. If I fail to repay my loan as agreed, the total balance may become due and payable immediately.
  10. If my loan goes into default, I will no longer be eligible to receive further financial aid. My loan could be sent to an outside collection agency and legal action could be taken against me. I will be responsible for all costs of collections as stipulated in my Promissory Note. (Default is when you fail to make an installment when due or to comply with other terms of your promissory note or written repayment agreement.) A defaulted loan may be assigned to the U.S. Government for collection. If you default you may lose your benefits for deferment and cancellation.
  11. I will promptly answer any communication from the school regarding my loan.
  12. I may prepay the entire balance, or any portion thereof, at any time without penalty.
  13. I realize that aggregate loan limits are $20,000.00 for an undergraduate and $40,000.00 for a graduate or professional student and the maximum I may borrow in any given year is $4,000.00 for an undergraduate and $6,000.00 for a graduate or professional student. The amount is at the discretion of the financial aid director.
  14. I authorize the school to contact any school which I may attend to obtain information concerning my student status, year of study, dates of attendance, graduation or withdrawal, my transfer to another school, or my current address. This authorization is in effect until my loan is paid in full.
  15. I understand that default on any loan(s) will be reported to national credit bureaus.
  16. I understand that I may consolidate my Federal Loans.

If during your repayment you develop student loan problems that can't be resolved through the lender or guarantee agency, you may want to contact either of the following at the US Department of Education:

Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman helps resolve disputes and solves other problems with federal student loans.

  • U.S. Department of Education
        FSA Ombudsman
        830 First Street, NE
        Fourth Floor
        Washington, DC 20202-5144
        Phone: 1-877-557-2575
        Their website is http://www.ombudsman.ed.gov/

    National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the central database for student aid and provides information about all of your Title IV loans.

  • Phone: 1-800-4-FED-AID
        Website: http://www.nslds.ed.gov/


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    [X] By checking this box, I affirm that I have read and understand my rights and responsibilities.


    Truth In Lending Statement(s)
    Introduction:

    You have received monies from federal and/or institutional funds to assist in the cost of your education. This loan was issued by your institution using monies provided by the Federal Government or the institution. The money (including interest) that you repay goes immediately back into the fund which helps other needy students meet their educational needs. Most of the money you were given came from other students who have repaid their loans. It is important that you repay your debt, not only to protect your good credit, but also the benefit of others who need assistance.

    Truth In Lending Statement

    Name:
    Address:
    Address:
    City/State/Zip:
    Phone:
    Reference No.:
    SAMPLE, STUDENT C
    131 MAIN STREET

    MYTOWN PA 123451040
    412 788 3900
    111-11-1111
    Make checks payable and mail to:
    ECSI COLLEGE
    C/O E.C.S.I.
    181 MONTOUR RUN ROAD
    CORAOPOLIS PA 15108-9408
    Phone: 412-788-3904
    DO NOT SEND CASH

    Check your account on the web: www.ecsi.net Pin #:21563

    Date Loan
    Accepted
    Amount Date Loan
    Accepted
    Amount Date Loan
    Accepted
    Amount Date Loan
    Accepted
    Amount
    05/11/93 1,000.00 02/22/93 250.00 02/22/93 250.00- 11/12/92 500.00
    Grace Period in Months: 9 Maximum Term of Loan in Months: 120
    Separation Date: 09/12/2001 Charge Penalty or Late Fee: YES
    Grace Period Begins: 09/12/2001 Annual Percentage Fee: .0500
    Grace Period Ends: 06/01/2002 Frequency: --MONTHLY--
    First Payment Due: 07/01/2002 Plan: 1 = FIXED PAYMENT INCLUDING INT

    Total Financed: 1,500.00 Less Principal Paid: 0.00 Equals Balance 1,500.00
    No. Balance
    Due
    Payment
    Total
    Principal
    Due
    Finance
    Charge
    No. Balance
    Due
    Payment
    Total
    Principal
    Due
    Finance
    Charge
    1 1,500.00 15.91 9.66 6.25 2 1,490.34 15.91 9.70 6.21
    3 1,480.64 15.91 9.74 6.17 4 1,470.90 15.91 9.78 6.13
    5 1,461.12 15.91 9.82 6.09 6 1,451.30 15.91 9.86 6.05
    7 1,441.44 15.91 9.90 6.01 8 1,431.54 15.91 9.95 5.96
    9 1,421.59 15.91 9.99 5.92 10 1,411.60 15.91 10.03 5.88
    20 1,309.42 15.91 10.45 5.46 30 1,202.90 15.91 10.90 5.01
    40 1,091.86 15.91 11.36 4.55 50 976.10 15.91 11.84 4.07
    60 855.45 15.91 12.35 3.56 70 729.65 15.91 12.87 3.04
    80 598.51 15.91 13.42 2.49 90 461.80 15.91 13.99 1.92
    100 319.29 15.91 14.58 1.33 110 170.73 15.91 15.20 .71
    120 15.86 15.93 15.86 .07

    Deferments Privileges
    You may defer (delay) payments on your loan by submitting properly completed and certified forms requesting deferment. Submission of these forms is required once each term. Deferments are granted based on your promissory note provisions. You can review a list of possible deferments, including the conditions under which each deferment can be granted.

    Partial/Full Cancellation Privileges
    Borrowers who perform "Certain Services" may qualify for cancellation benefits. A portion or all of the loan and accrued interest will not have to be repaid. You can review a list of possible cancellations, including the conditions under which each cancellation can be granted.

    Promissory Note
    All of the rights and responsibilities available to you under the Perkins Loan Program are documented in the Promissory Note (sample in PDF will open in a new window). You may contact your school and request a copy of your signed promissory note.

    NOTE: The finance charge is computed at the rate-per-annum on the unpaid principal balance as stated above. This schedule will be valid only if every payment is made in full and on time. Due diligence regulations required defaulted accounts be referred to the credit bureau.

    If you disagree with any information shown, you must contact your school prior to completing the exit interview process.



    Signature

    Billing Options: Even though you have not yet entered repayment, you may 'plan ahead' and select from the following billing options. (NOTE: These billing options only apply to loans serviced by ECSI.)

    [X] When entering repayment, I would like to receive electronic billing statements at the email address I have provided (duranti@mail.wvsc.edu).
    [X] Before entering repayment, I would like to receive an electronic reminder that my grace period will soon be ending at the email address I have provided (duranti@mail.wvsc.edu).

    In order for your interview to be accepted, you must sign your interview electronically.

    [X] By checking this box and pressing the "Continue" button below, I affix my electronic signature to this exit interview.
    Signed: 11/19/2002   13141500


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