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Frequently Asked Questions


Where do I send my payment?
If you do not have a payment stub, send your payment to:
Boston University Student Loan Department
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
If you have a payment stub, send your check along with the stub to:
Boston University
Post Office Box 1810
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102
Please include your account number or social security number on the face of the check.


How do I change my address?

You may change your address by contacting us by phone, email, fax or in writing, or visit www.mycampusloan.com. To obtain the appropriate address or number, please see our Contact Us page.


How do I know if I am eligible to defer and/or cancel my loans?

There are many different types of deferments you may be entitled to. For a complete list of available deferments and their requirements, please see our Federal Loan Facts page.


I would like to payoff my loan. What is the Process?

You must call our office at (617)353-2340, during regular business hours, 9am-5pm (Monday-Friday). We will need to know the date you anticipate paying the balance of your loan in full. This is necessary because we need to calculate the accruing daily interest and project your payoff balance. To submit your information via the web, please click here.

You may also go to www.mycampusloan.com and follow the instructions given.


How do I arrange for my monthly payment to be automatically debited from my bank account?

You may download the Automatic Direct Draft Request, or contact us by phone or email to have us mail the form to you.


I am considering consolidation, can I include my Perkins Loan?

You may visit loanconsolidation.ed.gov for answers to consolidation questions. ***Please be aware that once you consolidate your Federal Perkins Loan, you may lose your deferment and cancellation provisions. If you are eligible for cancellation (see cancellation criteria on the Federal Loan Facts page) DO NOT include your Boston University Federal Perkins Loan in with your consolidation.


My name has legally changed. How do I change it on my loan account?

You must send us a copy of the legal document (i.e. marriage certificate) that affected your name change.


When will my new Promissory Note be mailed to me?

This process is handled by the Boston University Office of Financial Assistance for all undergraduate students. Graduate students should contact the Financial Assistance Department for your particular school. For more information on your school, please visit the main Boston University website.


What is a Federal Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note?

The Federal Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a promissory note that can be used to receive a "line of credit" for the maximum amount of loan for which you are eligible under the Federal Perkins Loan Program, not to exceed the maximums allowable under the Higher Education Act. (Click here to view an example of the master prom note)


I have received notification that my loan has been transferred to the Boston University Collection Department. What do I do?
You must contact the Collection Department directly:

Boston University Collection Department
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
(617)353-4100
collectn@bu.edu





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