Exit Interview

An exit interview is a loan counseling session that provides loan repayment, grace period, billing options information and collects updated borrower information as required by the federal government.

Prior to graduating, leaving the University or dropping below half-time, federal loan borrowers are required to complete a mandatory exit counseling session under federal law as a condition of receiving a federally funded student loan. The online exit-counseling session provides borrowers their rights and responsibilities as a federal loan recipient.

The tutorial below will walk you through some of the major sections of the National Student Loan Database Online Exit Counseling program.

Step 1:

Please select Exit Counseling

Step 2:

Click Start to begin the Exit Counseling

Step 3:

The login in page will request your Social Security Number, Name, Date of Birth, and your FAFSA Pin Number.

Step 4:

Choose Maryland from the drop down menu and then choose Notre Dame of Maryland of Maryland.

Step 5:

Next will be several short quizzes pertaining to your rights and responsibilities concerning loan repayment.

Step 6:

Be sure to check the Loan summary page , this will list all of your Stafford Loans that have been reported.

Step 7:

View the Repayment options page for sample repayment information

Step 8:

Calculate your monthly payment

Step 9:

Calculate your budget

Step 10:

Provide references, employment information, e-mail, and driver's license information.  References will only be contacted if Direct Lending cannot get in touch with the borrower.

Step 11:

Review your Rights and Responsibilities one last time

Step 12:

Congratulations! You have successfully completed your Exit Counseling.

Start The Online Exit counseling by signing on the NSLDS website.