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Student Loan Repayment Calculator

Student loan payments

$
%
Monthly Payment
$1,896.20
Total Payment
$682,633.47
Total Interest
$382,633.47

Payment Breakdown

Principal
Interest
$300,000.00 (43.9%)$382,633.47 (56.1%)

Student Loan Repayment Calculator

Calculate monthly payments and total cost for student loans. Compare standard, extended, and income-driven repayment plans.

Federal Student Loan Rates (2024-25)

| Loan Type | Interest Rate | Direct Subsidized (Undergrad)5.50% Direct Unsubsidized (Undergrad)5.50% Direct Unsubsidized (Graduate)7.05% Direct PLUS8.05%

Repayment Plan Comparison

PlanMonthly PaymentTermTotal Paid Standard$34510 years$41,400 Extended$20725 years$62,100 Graduated$198-$59510 years$44,000 | IBR | 10-15% income | 20-25 years | Varies |

*Based on $30,000 loan at 5.5%*

Implementation

``javascript function calculateStudentLoan(principal, rate, years) { const monthlyRate = rate / 100 / 12; const months = years * 12;

const payment = principal * (monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, months)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, months) - 1);

const totalPaid = payment * months; const totalInterest = totalPaid - principal;

return { payment, totalPaid, totalInterest }; } ``

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard repayment plan?

Standard repayment is 10 years of fixed monthly payments. This minimizes total interest but has higher monthly payments. It is the default plan for federal student loans.

How do income-driven repayment plans work?

IDR plans cap payments at 10-20% of discretionary income. After 20-25 years, remaining balance is forgiven (but may be taxable). Options include IBR, PAYE, REPAYE, and ICR.

Should I pay extra on student loans?

Paying extra reduces total interest and shortens your payoff timeline. Target the highest-rate loans first (avalanche method) or smallest balances for motivation (snowball method).

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