Financial Planning Tool

Student Loan Repayment Calculator

Calculate your monthly payment, total interest, and payoff timeline for student loans. Free tool to help you plan your loan repayment strategy.

Loan Details

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Enter the total amount you borrowed

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Current federal rates: 5.5% - 8.05%

Standard federal repayment is 10 years

How this calculator works

This calculator uses the standard amortization formula to compute monthly payments based on principal, interest rate, and loan term. Results are estimates for educational purposes only.

Your Results

Monthly Payment

$0.00

Total Interest Paid

$0.00

Over 10 years

Total Amount Paid

$0.00

Principal + Interest

Repayment strategies

  • • Pay extra toward principal to reduce total interest
  • • Consider income-driven repayment plans if monthly payments are too high
  • • Refinancing may lower your interest rate (but you'll lose federal protections)

Understanding Student Loan Repayment

Federal student loans typically come with a 10-year standard repayment plan. Your monthly payment depends on your total loan balance, interest rate, and chosen repayment period.

Federal Loan Interest Rates (2025-26)

  • Undergraduate Direct Loans: 5.50%
  • Graduate Direct Unsubsidized: 7.05%
  • Graduate PLUS Loans: 8.05%

Repayment Plan Options

  • Standard: Fixed payments over 10 years
  • Graduated: Payments start low and increase every 2 years
  • Extended: Up to 25 years for loans over $30,000
  • Income-Driven: Payments based on income and family size (IBR, PAYE, SAVE)

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes. For official repayment details, contact your loan servicer or visit StudentAid.gov. Interest rates shown are for federal loans as of 2025-26.