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Student Loan Calculator

Estimate standard student loan payments, total interest, and total repaid.

Best for: Estimate a standard fixed student-loan payment, total interest, and total repaid from balance, rate, and term.

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Student Loan estimate

Monthly payment
$454.19
Total interest
$14,503.03
Total repaid
$54,503.03

How to use this student loan calculator

Use this student loan calculator for a standard fixed-payment illustration. Federal repayment eligibility, income-driven plans, forgiveness, deferment, and consolidation require the official StudentAid.gov Loan Simulator and current program guidance.

  1. 1

    Enter the repayment balance

    Use the balance expected to enter repayment and the applicable fixed or current planning rate.

  2. 2

    Choose a standard term

    Enter the repayment term being evaluated rather than assuming every federal or private loan uses ten years.

  3. 3

    Compare payment and interest

    Test a shorter term or additional payment, then verify federal-plan options using the official Loan Simulator.

Worked planning example

Example: standard repayment versus a longer term

Set up

Model the current student-loan balance at its weighted or representative rate under a standard term.

Compare

Extend the term and compare the lower scheduled payment with the increase in total interest.

Takeaway

A lower fixed payment can increase total cost; federal borrowers should also compare eligible plans and forgiveness treatment.

Federal student loans need plan-specific review

This calculator does not determine eligibility or reproduce income-driven repayment calculations.

  • Use StudentAid.gov for current federal repayment and forgiveness options.
  • Private loans can have different rates, protections, and refinance terms.
  • Account for capitalization, payment pauses, and prior payments when relevant.

Calculation methodology and assumptions

This models a fixed-rate, fully amortizing loan. Federal repayment plans, capitalization, forgiveness, subsidies, deferment, and income-driven payments are not included.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this calculate income-driven repayment?

No. It models a fixed payment from balance, rate, and term. Federal income-driven plans depend on current program rules, income, family size, filing status, and loan eligibility.

Can it estimate student-loan forgiveness?

No. Forgiveness depends on program eligibility, qualifying loans, repayment plans, employment, payment history, and changing federal rules.

Where should federal borrowers verify options?

Use the official StudentAid.gov Loan Simulator and account information to compare eligible plans and estimated outcomes.

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