Use the student loan calculator from the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid called Loan Simulator to find out how much you should borrow, and which repayment plan is right for you.
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Tips for Success
Learn how marriage affects your income-driven student loan payments and discover repayment options.
Understand the basics of scholarships, and get tips on how to apply for them.
If you did not receive enough financial aid to cover your school expenses, there are other ways to pay for your education, if you know where to look.
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Teachers with federal student debt have four loan forgiveness program options if they have: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Loan Cancellation for Teachers, and state-sponsored student loan forgiveness programs. Know which ones you may be eligible for and learn tips for weighing the options.
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We’ll answer frequently asked questions about how the suspension of payments or other coronavirus-related changes will impact your progress in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (TEPSLF) programs.
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Get a recap of repayment flexibilities and relevant considerations due to the COVID-19 emergency for student loan borrowers.