Exit Counseling
Federal regulations require all federal student loan borrowers to complete an exit loan counseling session and personal reference form prior to graduation, or when the student's enrollment status drops below half-time. The purpose of the counseling session is to inform you of your rights and responsibilities. During the counseling session you will receive a detailed listing of your loans, information regarding repayment options, and helpful tips for managing your loan debt. You will also be required to complete a form listing your current address, next of kin, and two references.
There are four types of exit counseling, large group, small group, one-on-one counseling with a loan analyst, and on-line. To get the most out of your counseling session, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the individual or group counseling.
Large Group Sessions
During the spring we are offering group sessions at each Graduate and Professional school as well as two general sessions for Undergraduates. While these sessions are tailored to specific schools, any graduate may attend them. Preference, however, is given to students of the specific school first. To attend one of the currently scheduled group sessions please see the event calendar or click on one of the session below. Registration is required to attend.
February 16th at 3PM -Undergraduates - Von Canon
February 20th at 4:30 PM - NSOE - Love Auditorium
February 21st at 11 AM - Nursing School - Nursing Auditorium
February 22nd 12 PM - Public Policy - Sanford 04
February 28th 12:15 PM - Law School - Law School 4047
February 29th 5:00 PM - Graduate School - Perkins Library 217
March 28th 4:30 PM - Undergraduates - Admissions McClendon Commons
April 17th 3 PM - Physical Therapy - Erwin Building
April 20th 3 PM - Physician Assistant - Duke Street
Small Group Sessions
During the spring we are offering several small group sessions from mid February through the end of March. These sessions are offered once a day at varying times in the Student Loan Office at 2127 Campus Drive Room 232. The groups are limited to 12 people and offer an alternative to the large group sessions. You may register for a group session by using our appointment calendar.
The currently scheduled times are:
February 21st -24th at 3 PM
Feb 27th and 29th at 11 AM
March 1st and 2nd at 11 AM
March 13th -16th at 9 AM
March 16th at 10:30 AM
March 19th -23rd at 3 PM
March 26th, 27th, 29th and 30th at Noon
April 2nd -6th at 3PM
April 9th -13th at 3PM
Individual Counseling
Individual exit loan counseling sessions are conducted daily by the Student Loan Office from 9:00am- 4:00pm. The sessions usually take between 45 to 60 minutes. To schedule an individual counseling session or to check availability, please use our appointment calendar.
On-line Counseling
If you are unable to complete your exit counseling in-person, then you may complete it on-line. You will need to complete an exit counseling session for each type of federal loan you have. Please choose one or more of the following links to complete this requirement. Once you have completed your exit counseling, the information will then be sent to Duke and recorded on your student account.
Combined Stafford and Grad PLUS Loan Exit Counseling