All Repayment Plans Eligible for PSLF, Plus Tips and Strategy
Between temporary programs and alternative calculations, it isn’t easy to identify all of the repayment plans eligible for PSLF.
Between temporary programs and alternative calculations, it isn’t easy to identify all of the repayment plans eligible for PSLF.
IDR plans have a ton of borrower-friendly features, including student loan forgiveness. However, they have some flaws that all borrowers should understand.
Income-driven repayment is supposed to keep monthly payments affordable for all borrowers, but IDR plans help some borrowers more than others.
Monthly payment calculations on income-driven repayment plans get especially complicated for borrowers living in community property states.
Paying extra on IDR plans like IBR, PAYE and REPAYE is a risky choice for many student loan borrowers, especially those chasing student loan forgiveness.
Picking the best plan when deciding on PAYE or REPAYE is critical for married borrowers, those with graduate debt, and high-balance borrowers.
If you are a 1099 worker or run a business, IDR calculations might seem complicated or potentially unfair, but there are ways to work the numbers in your favor.
Capitalization of interest on IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE makes failing to re-certify on time a costly error.
The worst federal student loan repayment plan has high monthly payments, no forgiveness options, and makes it harder to buy a home.