Compare all repayment plans side-by-side: monthly payment, total paid, forgiveness timeline. Includes SAVE, IBR, PAYE, and standard.
What's the smartest way to tackle your student loans?
Total across all federal student loans
Federal undergrad loans are currently around 5.5%
Before taxes -- this determines income-driven plan payments
Here's the thing
The Standard plan is your best bet: you'll pay the least total ($45,581) and be done in 10 years. At your income level, the monthly payment of $380 is comfortable. If you can pay extra, every dollar above the minimum goes straight to principal.
Standard
$380/mo
Total: $45,581 | 10 years
Extended
$215/mo
Total: $64,479 | 25 years
Graduated
$228/mo
Total: $50,880 | 12y 6m
SAVE
$176/mo
Total: $56,387 | 16y 3m
IBR
$270/mo
Total: $48,883 | 12 years
Cheapest overall
Standard
Total cost: $45,581
Potential savings
$18,898
Difference between Standard and Extended
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