Student Loan Repayment Calculator
Compare student loan repayment plans -- standard 10-year, extended, and graduated -- to find the best fit.
Standard Monthly Payment
$434
Standard Monthly Payment vs Standard Repayment Term
Formula
## Student Loan Repayment Options ### Standard Repayment (10 years) Fixed monthly payments. Highest payment but lowest total interest. ### Extended Repayment (25 years) Lower monthly payments but significantly more total interest. ### Income-Driven Plans Payments capped at 10-20% of discretionary income with forgiveness after 20-25 years. ### Formula **M = P x r x (1+r)^n / [(1+r)^n - 1]** Where P is the loan balance, r is the monthly rate, and n is total payments.
Exemplo Resolvido
$40,000 student loan at 5.5% interest.
- 01Standard (10yr): $434/month, $12,052 total interest
- 02Extended (25yr): $245/month, $33,567 total interest
- 03Standard saves $21,515 in interest
- 04Standard costs $189 more per month
Perguntas Frequentes
Which repayment plan is best?
The standard 10-year plan minimizes total cost. If you cannot afford the payment, income-driven plans protect your budget. Extended plans are a middle ground but cost significantly more over time.
Should I pay extra on student loans?
If your rate exceeds 5-6%, paying extra saves meaningful interest. For lower rates, you might earn more by investing extra money. Always specify that extra payments go toward principal, not future payments.
What about student loan forgiveness?
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives remaining balance after 120 qualifying payments while working for a qualifying employer. Income-driven plans forgive after 20-25 years, but the forgiven amount may be taxable.
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