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Federal fixed-payment plans compared
Repayment plans whose payments don’t depend on your income, under the 2026 rules. Graduated payments rise every two years; the figures are our estimate, because your servicer sets the exact steps.
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Income-driven plans, including the Repayment Assistance Plan, base the payment on your income and family size, so they are not estimated here. Extended plans need more than $30,000 in Direct Loans, all disbursed before July 1, 2026.
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Your main plan, including any extra monthly payment.
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Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial, tax or legal advice.
Estimate your monthly student loan payment and total interest, compare the federal fixed-payment plans side by side, and see what paying extra each month saves. The loan calculator online uses the same plain-English approach, so you can compare results side by side.