The Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) is dedicated to helping our alumni and students manage the debt they incur while students at Midwestern University. Loan repayment is the single most important financial issue our alumni and students generally face. Information about exit counseling, financial literacy, loan repayment options, and other information is described in detail in an effort to help you become an informed borrower.

Loan Overview

For many alumni, educational loans were a necessary part of the process of paying for school. In addition, it is very important to understand the basics of each loan program offered at Midwestern University. You can read about the loan programs below and we encourage you to contact the Office of Student Financial Services if you have any questions.

The Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) knows it's important for alumni to repay their loans as quickly and inexpensively as possible and we are here to help. We look forward to working with you now and in the future.

Loan Programs

Please select a type of loan below for more information about each particular loan.

• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Primary Care Loan
• Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Loan
• Lucas Medical Student Loan
• Private Loan
• Canadian Student Loan Program

Federal Family Education (FFEL) Program Borrowers:

On July 1, 2010, the Federal government eliminated the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program. All student loans are now originated through the Federal Direct Loan program starting with the 2010-2011 academic year. Borrowers who have previously borrowed through a FFEL lender need to contact their lender or servicer for more information.

Student Loan Repayment Services

We have partnered with Paul Garrard, Founder and President of PGPresents, an independent student loan consulting company, to provide loan repayment services to graduates and alumni. Mr. Garrard is a thirty-year veteran of higher education and student financial aid and is considered by many to be the number one educational debt management expert in the nation, especially when it comes to helping health professions graduates manage their student loans.  He works with thousands of health professions graduates helping them choose repayment strategies to meet their career, personal and financial goals. The services are offered at no additional charge to all Midwestern University graduates and alumni.

Loan Repayment Video Modules

• A series of video modules designed to assist graduating students and alumni with common terms and policies regarding federal student loans
• Click here for the full collection: Financial Aid Loan Repayment Modules