What you need to know
A loan deferment letter provides proof of your enrollment — in current and previous terms — to your student loan servicer. These letters are primarily used by current students and recent graduates, but are available for any former student who needs a breakdown of his or her enrollment by term. You can obtain a loan deferment letter from MIT or from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC).
A loan deferment letter generated at MIT includes:
- Your legal name (from your student record)
- Start and end dates of the current term, if currently registered
- Start and end dates of all previous terms you were registered for
- Your level each term
- Your registration load status for the current term
- Your expected graduation date
A loan deferment letter from NSC includes:
- Your legal name (from your student record)
- Start and end dates of the current term
- Start and end dates of all previous terms you were registered for
- Your registration load status each term, along with a note if your load changed during a term
What you need to do
You can order a loan deferment letter in person, online, or by written request.
To order in person:
- To order in person — visit the Registrar's Office in Room 5-117 during our walk-in hours.
- An MIT ID or other valid picture ID is required.
To order online from NSC (current students only):
- Go to the National Student Clearinghouse.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
To order by email or U.S. mail:
- Prepare a written request, including the following information:
- Your legal name (from your student record)
- Your MIT ID number (if known)
- Date of birth (optional)
- Your MIT degree program (if any)
- A brief explanation of what you need
- Name and address or email address where you want the letter sent
- Your daytime phone number or email address
- Your signature
- Email your request to records@mit.edu or send it to MIT Registrar’s Office, Room 5-117, Attn: Certifications, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
- If necessary, you may choose to have the letter sent via express shipping service.