Financial Aid: Alumni

 LOAN REPAYMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Students that borrowed Institutional loans (Federal Perkins Loan, Primary Care Loan, CCOM Loan, etc.) with Midwestern University and need loan repayment or deferment information can either contact ECSI directly or call an ECSI Campus Liason.

Educational Computer Systems, Inc.
181 Montour Run Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
888/549-3274 toll-free
www.ecsi.net

Educational Computer Systems, Inc. Liason
866/PAY-2MWU (866/729-2698) toll-free
630/515-6352 Downers Grove

Marta Andino, Manager, Student Loan Administration
mandin@midwestern.edu

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In an effort to better assist our graduated students, we provide the following information and links regarding student loan repayment. This information will help to answer the most commonly asked questions while in repayment.

How much have I borrowed and who are my lenders?

Federal Stafford Loan information
U.S. Deparment of Education's National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
National Student Loan Clearinghouse

Sallie Mae Signature Loan information
Sallie Mae

Contact other lenders directly. If you have a private loan at Midwestern University and do not know who your lender is, please contact our office for assistance.

What do I do now that I have graduated?

If you have borrowed a loan(s) while attending MWU, you are required to repay your loan(s). Find specific repayment information and debt management information through these links:

Sallie Mae Loan Calculators
USA Funds Loan Calculators
Finaid Financial Aid Calculators
Repayment Information – Access Group

What happens if I cannot pay on my student loans?

If you need to postpone payment, contact your lender for a deferment or a forbearance.

For Federal Stafford loans:
Federal Family Educational Loans – Sallie Mae - Forbearance & Deferment Forms
Federal Direct Student Loans – Forbearance and Deferment Forms
AAMC–Debt Help

For Federal Perkins, Primary Care, LDS, and MWU Institutional loans:
Borrower Eligibility Charts for Perkins Loan Deferment or Cancellation
Forms

Can I still use the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit?

With some exceptions, most students who have incurred tuition and fee charges can use the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.

IRS Notice Regarding the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
Understanding the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Tax Credit

Can I get help repaying my student loans?

A compilation of information about U.S. programs that offer financial assistance to graduates in exchange for a service commitment can be found at

American Association of Medical Colleges