LOAN EXIT COUNSELING

If you borrowed a federal loan (Stafford, GSL, SLS, Direct Loan) to help finance your college education at Westchester Community College and/or another college, Federal regulations MANDATE that you complete an exit interview if you fall into any of the categories below:                  

• Not registered in this current semester
• Not registered at Westchester Community College, but are registered at another college
• Enrolled for less than 6 credits
• Scheduled to graduate at the end of this semester
• Indicated on your loan application that you would graduate this semester
• Withdrew or dropped out of school  
  

Even if you did not borrow your loan through Westchester Community College, the federal government still requires you to do the exit interview.  The information provided in the exit interview outlines your rights and responsibilities to repay your student loan, your deferment options, payment plans, and other pertinent loan information. A hold will be placed on your account at the college until this process is completed. 

You must apply for a New York State Higher Education Corporation (HESC) Pin number in order to access the site to complete the Loan Exit.  The pin number allows you to access your loan information in real-time through Meteor at Mapping Your Future.

Log on to https://web1.hesc.org/authenticate/welcome.hesc?ai=26&sp=8576&si=4117 to sign in or create a pin number.

Carefully follow the instructions to complete the Loan Exit Interview.  Once you have completed your exit interview, provide the Financial Aid Office with the confirmation page as proof that it was completed.  The hold on your account will be lifted once we receive proof that the exit was completed.  

If you have any questions or comments you may reach the Financial Aid Office at (914) 606-6773 or by e-mail at finaid@sunywcc.edu