SAVE Repayment Strategy: Extra Payments are a Mistake if you get the Interest Subsidy
The SAVE Interest Subsidy is a great resource for borrowers, but if you make payments larger than the minimum, you reduce or eliminate the benefit.
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SAVE Subsidy Calculator
Enrolling in the new SAVE plan can mean extra help from the government on your student loan interest.
How Does the SAVE Interest Subsidy Work?
The SAVE interest subsidy makes it the best repayment plan for borrowers struggling to keep up with their federal student loans.
Can I pay more than the minimum on my IBR, PAYE or SAVE payment plan?
In some cases it is smart to make extra student loan payments. Other times, paying more than the minimum is a waste of money.
SAVE Calculator: Estimate Payments on Biden’s New IDR Plan
The new SAVE plan will offer the lowest monthly payment for the vast majority of borrowers.
Student Loan Discretionary Income Calculator
If you are thinking about IBR, PAYE, REPAYE, or the new SAVE plan, learning how to calculate discretionary income can help save money on student loan payments.
This Frequent Mistake by Recent Graduates Just Got More Expensive
Too many graduates regret their initial repayment choices. Learn how opting for SAVE could make all the difference.
SAVE vs PAYE and IBR: Payment Caps, Partial Financial Hardships and More
For high-earners, monthly payments on SAVE might eventually grow larger than PAYE and IBR. Does this make SAVE a risk?
The Government is Paying Student Loan Interest for Millions of Borrowers: Learn How to Qualify
A small change to the IDR payment options has created an opportunity for borrowers to get student loan interest relief.