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Student Loan Exit Counseling

Exit Counseling is mandatory for all students who are leaving the university (withdrawal or leave of absence) or receiving a degree.

It does not cause loans to go into repayment but certifies your understanding of your loans at this time.

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Stafford and Graduate Plus Loans

If you borrowed a Federal Subsidized Loan, a Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan or a Federal Graduate Plus Loan (Not a Parent Plus Loan), you will complete your Exit Counseling online using your FSA User ID and Password.

If you have not yet applied for these, please apply for one online. If you need assistance in obtaining an FSA ID and password, you can also call 1-800-557-7394.

Once you have your FSA ID and password, go online. Select the "I'M IN SCHOOL Checklist" and then the link to "Complete Exit Counseling." Select "START" and follow the instructions.

Brandeis will receive confirmation of your completed Exit Counseling within two business days.

Perkins and Institutional Loan

If you borrowed a Federal Perkins Loan, Brandeis Loan, Saval Loan or Brandeis Wein Loan, these loans require you to complete exit counseling online.

Click on the "Sign In or Register" button at the top of the page. After you have successfully created a new profile and/or signed in, you may need to connect your account to you profile. To do so, click on the "Connect an Account" button. You will be asked to provide your Heartland Key Number, which you will receive in an email from the ECSI Webmaster email account. Once connected, you will be redirected to your account.

To complete your exit interview on a connected account, click the school's name, then the "View Account" button. Your exit interview will be listed under the documents tab. You must complete a separate exit for each type of loan.

Completing MDHE Loan Exit Counseling

To access, view and manage your account information, please visit exit counseling website and click on the "Sign In or Register" button at the top of the page. After you have successfully created a new profile and/or signed in, you may need to connect your account to you profile.

To do so, click on the "Connect An Account" button. When connecting your account, you will be asked to provide your Heartland Key (Heartland Key is your Heartland account number). Once connected, you will be redirected to your account.

To complete your exit interview on a connected account, click the school's name, then click the "View Account" button. Your exit interview will be listed under the documents tab.