Forms — repaying your loan
Deferment
If you are unsure which deferment form to use, visit our deferment page.
In-school Deferment (SCH) - Download ![]()
Education Related Deferment (EDU) - Download ![]()
Public Service Deferment (PUB) - Download ![]()
Unemployment Deferment (UNEM) - Download ![]()
Temporary Total Disability Deferment (TDIS) - Download ![]()
Parental Leave/Working Mother Deferment (PLWM) - Download ![]()
Economic Hardship Deferment (HRD) - Download ![]()
PLUS Borrower with Dependent Student Deferment (PLUS) - Download
Forbearance form and instructions - Download
To postpone monthly payments or make smaller payments than previously scheduled for a specified period of time
Loan discharge
Closed School Application for Discharge form and instructions - Download ![]()
For discharge of a student loan(s) due to a school closing
False Certification of Ability to Benefit form and instructions - Download ![]()
To request a discharge of a student loan(s) if a school admitted
the student on the basis of their ability to benefit from its
training, even though the student did not meet applicable requirements
for admission
False Certification (Disqualifying Status) form and instructions - Download ![]()
To request a discharge if a school admitted the student and they were unable to meet the legal requirements for employment
in their state of residence in the occupation in which the program of study was intended because of age (upon completion
of training), a physical or mental condition, or a criminal record
Unauthorized Signature/Unauthorized Payment form and instructions - Download ![]()
To request a discharge if the school without the borrowers authorization, signed the borrowers name on the promissory note
Physician's Certification of Borrower's Total and Permanent Disability form and instructions - Download ![]()
To request a discharge of a student loan(s) due to a borrower's total and permanent disability
Unpaid Refund Discharge form and instructions - Download ![]()
To request discharge of an unpaid refund
Spouses and Parents of September 11, 2001 Victims form and instructions - Download ![]()
To request a discharge of the outstanding balance of certain Perkins, FFEL, and Direct Loan Program loan(s) for survivors of eligible public servants and other eligible victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (certain restrictions apply)
Mail completed forms to: ECMC, P.O. Box 75906, St. Paul, MN 55175
Teacher loan forgiveness
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Application - Download ![]()
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Forbearance Form - Download ![]()
Borrower's Authorization to Release or Disclose Information - Download ![]()
To allow ECMC to respond to requests for information, whether in writing
or on the telephone, by any person other than the borrower (including attorneys)
Mail completed forms to: ECMC, P.O. Box 75906, St. Paul, MN 55175
