Entrance and Exit Counseling

Entrance and Exit Counseling

Direct Loan Entrance Counseling Online

Direct Loan Entrance Counseling is a federal requirement for all students borrowing a Federal Direct Loan for the first time at Bridgewater State University. Students are required to complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling before the proceeds from the Direct Loan can be disbursed to the student account.

To complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling online, click below and follow the instructions. Once you have successfully passed the quiz, chosen Bridgewater State University as a school to have it sent to, and we have been notified of the results, you will have satisfied the entrance counseling requirement.  The financial aid office receives the results of completed entrance counseling on a regular basis.

You will need your U.S. Department of Education PIN (personal identification number) in order to complete the online entrance counseling. (This is the same PIN you would have used to file the FAFSA online).  If you need a PIN, you may request one at www.pin.ed.gov.

Please note that the Direct Loan funds will not be disbursed to your student account until you have completed this Entrance Counseling requirement and we have been notified that you have done so.

On this website, there is a new type of counseling called "Financial Aid Awareness Counseling."  Although this type of counseling is to your benefit, it is not required.  Please don't confuse the two types of counseling and be sure to complete the Direct Loan Entrance Counseling.

If you have any questions regarding either completion of Direct Loan Entrance Counseling or the Direct Loans you are borrowing at Bridgewater State University, contact the Financial Aid Office at: (508) 531-1341. If you would like individual loan counseling, you may call the Financial Aid Office to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor. 

To begin Direct Loan Entrance Counseling  click here.

Direct Loan Exit Counseling Online

Direct Loan exit counseling is a federal requirement for all students who have borrowed Federal Direct Loans while enrolled at Bridgewater State University. Federal regulations require that loan counseling take place before exiting the college or before enrolling for fewer than 6 credits.

To complete Direct Loan exit counseling online, click below and follow the instructions. You will be asked which school you would like the information to be sent to.  The federal code for Bridgewater State University requested during this process is 002183.  Please print the "Borrower's Rights and Responsibilities" page and keep it for your records. The financial aid office receives the results of completed exit counseling on a regular basis.

You will need your U.S. Department of Education PIN (personal identification number) in order to complete the online exit counseling. (This is the same PIN you would have used to file the FAFSA online).  If you need a PIN, you may request one at www.pin.ed.gov.

If you have any questions regarding either the completion of Direct Loan exit counseling or the direct loans you have borrowed while attending Bridgewater State University, you may check InfoBear (for loan amount borrowed), or contact the Financial Aid Office at: (508) 531-1341. If you would like individual loan counseling, call the Financial Aid Office to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor. 

The telephone number for the Direct Loan Servicing Center is: (800) 848-0979. 

To begin the Direct Loan exit counseling session click here.

Perkins Loan Exit Counseling Online

Students who have borrowed Perkins Loans while attending Bridgewater State University are required by Federal Regulations to complete Perkins loan exit counseling prior to exiting the college (whether due to withdrawal, graduation, or when becoming enrolled for fewer than six credits). This is separate from Direct Loan exit counseling.

In order to complete Perkins Loan Exit Counseling online, visit t https://www.uasexit.com/ and follow the instructions.  You will be asked for some personal information, and may be asked for the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least 2 people who will know your whereabouts for at least 3 years.

If you have any questions about Perkins Loan Exit Counseling or would like individual counseling, you may contact Suzanne Hickey at 508-531-1751 or shickey@bridgew.edu.

You must complete exit counseling  for EACH of the types of loan you received while enrolled at Bridgewater State University.  For example, if you received a Perkins Loan and a Direct Loan, you must complete exit counseling for each.

Mass No Interest Loan Exit Counseling

If you borrow a Massachusetts No Interest Loan (NIL) while attending BSU, you must complete exit counseling before you drop below 1/2 time status or graduate. This exit counseling is mandatory. If you are dropping below 1/2 time status, please contact us first so we can instruct you on how to complete this process. If you are graduating and you do not receive any information about NIL Exit counseling well before your graduation, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding either completion of the Mass No Interest Loan exit counseling or the loans you are borrowing at Bridgewater State University, you may contact the Financial Aid Office at: (508) 531-1341. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you would like individual loan counseling, you may call the Financial Aid Office to schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor. 

Last Modified: April 11, 2013