Income-Driven Repayment Calculator

IDR Plans Calculator

Enter your student loan details to calculate payments and total cost.

Total Loan Balance ($):

Interest Rate (%): Federal loans: 4-7%, Private loans: 3-12%

Repayment Term:

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About Income-Driven Repayment Calculator

Calculate student loan payments under income-driven repayment plans (IBR, PAYE, REPAYE, ICR).

Understanding IDR Plans

Key factors in managing student loans:

Federal loans offer protections like income-driven repayment and forgiveness programs
Interest rates and repayment terms significantly impact total cost
Making extra payments reduces interest and shortens payoff time
Refinancing may lower rates but eliminates federal protections

Repayment Strategies

Standard 10-year plan minimizes total interest paid
Income-driven plans base payments on earnings (IBR, PAYE, REPAYE)
Refinancing makes sense if you have good credit and don't need federal benefits
Consider loan forgiveness programs if working in public service or teaching

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