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
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Federal undergrad: 5.5% · Grad: 7.05% · PLUS: 8.05%
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Repayment Plans Compared
Standard (10-Year)
$380/moTotal Paid
$45,581
Total Interest
$10,581
Payoff
10 years
Graduated
$228/moTotal Paid
$33,393
Total Interest
-$1,607
Payoff
10 years
Starts low, increases every 2 years
Extended (25-Year)
$215/moTotal Paid
$64,479
Total Interest
$29,479
Payoff
25 years
Income-Driven (PAYE)
$270/moTotal Paid
$53,232
Payoff
17 years
Remaining Balance Over Time
Standard (10yr)
Graduated
Extended (25yr)
Income-Driven
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.