Income-Driven Repayment Calculator
IDR Payment Estimate
Estimate payments under income-driven repayment plans
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Formula
Monthly IDR = (Income - 150% x Poverty Level) x Payment% / 12. Forgiveness after 20-25 years depending on plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is income-driven repayment?
Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans cap your federal student loan payments at a percentage of your discretionary income (income above 150% of poverty level). After 20-25 years of payments, any remaining balance is forgiven.
Which IDR plan is best?
The SAVE plan generally offers the lowest payments (5-10% of discretionary income) and the shortest forgiveness timeline for smaller balances. PAYE and IBR are similar at 10%. ICR has the highest payments at 20%.
Is forgiven debt taxable?
Under current law through 2025, forgiven student loan debt is not taxable. After 2025, forgiveness under IDR plans may be treated as taxable income unless Congress extends the exclusion. PSLF forgiveness is always tax-free.
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