Exit Process

Graduating or Leaving

Students who are graduating or otherwise separating from Caltech are required to complete the below Three-Step Online Exit Process in order to close the Student Bursar Account and to meet loan requirement obligations if applicable. 

The Three-Step Online Process

Step I

Complete all sections of the Exit Compliance Form (PDF).

Step II

If you received any loans, you will also need to complete the online exit counseling in addition to the Exit Compliance Form, at the appropriate links below:

For Loan Type 1 (Federal Perkins, Caltech, or Institute loans):

1. Go to the Financial Counselor site.
2. Select the "Exit Interview" link in the page header.
3. Complete the exit interview and print the confirmation email

For Loan Type 2 (Stafford Subsidized or Stafford Unsubsidized loans):

1. Go to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Student Access page.
2. Select Exit Counseling using the top menu or the button.
3. Complete the process and print the confirmation email.

For Loan Type 3 (Emergency Loan, NGSS Loan, or Leap Loan) no exit counseling forms are required. 

Step III

Submit the Exit Compliance Form, and the printed loan confirmation emails if you have any loans, to the Bursar's Office and clear any remaining balance due before you leave Caltech. If your balance is not paid in full by the time you leave Caltech, your diploma and transcript will be held until the account is satisfied. Forms may be submitted by email to BursarDocuments@caltech.edu, by fax to (626) 304-0883, or by bringing them in person to the Bursar's Office. For questions please contact the Bursar's Office at (626) 395-2988.