PERKINS/NURSING/HPSL/LDS/SCHELL LOANS
The Bursar's Office manages the following loan programs
- Perkins (formerly known as the National Direct (Defense)
- Nursing Student Loans (NSL
- Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL)
- Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS)
Please see below for resources to help you manage your particular loan program.
Making a payment on my loan(s)
Kent State has partnered with ECSI to manage your account billing. Please go to to access your account or make a payment.
Please check out ECSI's “” page for multiple ways to contact them for assistance.
Perkins, Nursing and Schell Loans
Perkins (formerly known as the National Direct (Defense)
Health Profession Student Loan (HPSL)
Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS)
General Information
Collection of Defaulted Student Loans
Credit Bureaus Contracted by Kent State University
Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
Are You Eligible For Deferment?
Are You Eligible For Deferment/Cancellation Benefit?