Loan Payback Calculator

Compare repayment plans side by side. See exactly how much each plan costs in monthly payments, total interest, and time to payoff.

Loan Details

$

Federal undergrad: 5.5% · Grad: 7.05% · PLUS: 8.05%

$

Repayment Plans Compared

Standard (10-Year)

$380/mo
Total Paid
$45,581
Total Interest
$10,581
Payoff
10 years

Graduated

$228/mo
Total Paid
$33,393
Total Interest
-$1,607
Payoff
10 years

Starts low, increases every 2 years

Extended (25-Year)

$215/mo
Total Paid
$64,479
Total Interest
$29,479
Payoff
25 years

Income-Driven (PAYE)

$270/mo
Total Paid
$53,232
Payoff
17 years

Remaining Balance Over Time

Standard (10yr)
Graduated
Extended (25yr)
Income-Driven
$-2K$8K$18K$27K$37KYr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25

The Cost of Stretching Payments

Switching from the standard 10-year plan to the extended 25-year plan saves $165/month but costs an additional $18,898 in total interest.

Disclaimer: These calculations are estimates. Actual loan terms, interest rates, and repayment amounts depend on your specific loan servicer, loan type, and enrollment in a qualifying repayment plan. Income-driven plan eligibility depends on federal loan type and borrower circumstances. Forgiven amounts may be treated as taxable income. This is not financial advice.