Payment Methods for Loans
Processing fees apply to some but not all payment methods. For more information, see What Fees Apply to My Payments under Learn About Your Payment Options.
ECSI does not charge for payments received by mail or recurring ACH payments authorized online, by phone, or by mobile app. Any processing fee will be disclosed to you before you authorize your payment.
Online
Cornell University administers the repayment of federal Perkins loans as well as various institutional loans through our student billing servicer, ECSI.
View your account and make payments online
By Mail
Send the payment stub and a check or money order in the envelope provided with your bill. Payments made by mail using the provided return envelope are processed by ECSI.
If you do not have a bill, make your check or money order payable to Cornell University and mail to Cornell University, c/o ECSI, P.O. Box 718, Wexford, PA 15090.
By Mobile App
Using ECSI's EasyPath mobile app (for iOS and Android).
By Phone
One-time payments can be made by calling toll-free at 888-549-3274 and using the automated payment assistant, available 24/7. For recurring ACH payments, please call customer service advocates toll-free at (888) 549-3274, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.