Repayments Programs

We help borrowers navigate federal student loan repayment programs. From consolidation to income-driven plans, our experts guide you to the best solutions for your financial situation.

Understanding Your Options

Consolidation

Most federal loans, including Stafford, Perkins, Direct Plus, and Supplemental loans, can be consolidated. Consolidation allows you to:

  • Combine multiple loans into one payment

  • Get a fixed interest rate (never more than 8.25%)

  • Extend repayment time if needed
    No stellar credit score is required, making it accessible for most borrowers.

Standard Repayment

A simple plan with fixed monthly payments over 10 years.

  • Lower total interest paid

  • Automatically the default plan unless you choose another

  • Best overall deal if you can afford monthly payments

Extended Repayment

Spread your payments over a longer period to reduce monthly amounts.

  • Helps if you owe more than $30,000

  • Lower monthly payments but higher total interest

  • Useful if other income-based plans don’t qualify

Graduated Repayment

  • Start with lower payments that gradually increase over 2–4 years.

    • Ideal if you expect income growth

    • Monthly payments increase gradually

    • Total interest may be higher than standard repayment

Income-Based Repayment (IBR)

  • Your monthly payment is calculated based on income and family size.

    • Payments capped at 15% of discretionary income

    • After 25 years and 300 qualifying payments, remaining balance may be forgiven (taxable)

    • Designed for borrowers experiencing partial financial hardship

Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

  • Similar to IBR, but with lower payments and quicker forgiveness.

    • Payments capped at 10% of discretionary income

    • Forgiveness after 20 years

    • Only for Direct Loan borrowers meeting eligibility dates

Income-Sensitive Repayment (ISR)

  • Monthly payments are based on income, family size, and total Direct Loan debt.

    • Designed for Direct Loan borrowers

    • Payments adjust with income and family circumstances

    • Forgiveness possible after 25 years of qualifying payments (taxable)

Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)

  • Monthly payments are based on income, family size, and total Direct Loan debt.

    • Designed for Direct Loan borrowers

    • Payments adjust with income and family circumstances

    • Forgiveness possible after 25 years of qualifying payments (taxable)