DePaul University has partnered with Heartland ECSI to service all Federal Perkins loan accounts. To access and make a payment, please visit https://heartland.ecsi.net or call 1-844-760-6052. 

The Federal Perkins loan does have certain cancellation/deferment provisions that may apply to you. To determine whether you may qualify, please contact University Accounting Service at (844)-760-6052. If you are ready to initiate the request, you may obtain the documentation electronically by going to https://www.ecsi.net/help/faq_forms.html.​​

For more information on Perkins Loans, please visit https://heartland.ecsi.net. We also suggest you visit their Help Center page: https://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/helpCenterHome. 

DePaul University conducts interviews on Perkins Loans to meet federal requirements. The initial request to complete the exit-interview is sent via email by Heartland ECSI.  Please note that until the exit-interview is completed, a financial block may be administered, preventing the release of your transcripts/diploma.​

Yes. You may access the exit-interview at https://heartland.ecsi.net/.