All Perkins Loan borrowers are required to complete Perkins Loan Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Students will be prompted to complete the entrance counseling during the MPN process. The loan will not be disbursed to the student unless Entrance Loan Counseling and Master Promissory Note are completed!

You must have the following information ready prior to completing the process:

• Name

• Social Security Number

• Date of Birth (DOB)

• Address and phone number

• Department of Education PIN

• Information about three personal references (name, address, e-mail and phone number)

Carefully read these instructions PRIOR to clicking on the ECSI link:

1. Click on the www.ecsi.net/promr8 link (will open a new window).

2. Read through the information provided and click on "Begin the electronic signature process" link.

3. Enter your Social Security Number, last name and date of birth.

4. Click on "Authenticate Me" and provide your Department of Education PIN.

5. Complete the Entrance Loan Counseling when prompted.

6. Carefully read your Rights and Responsibilities.

7. Supply reference information.

8. Review and sign the Marital Property Act.

9. Read the entire Master Promissory Note (MPN).

10. Electronically sign your MPN by checking the box and typing your full legal name.

11. Retrieve and print your MPN for your records.