Income-Driven Repayment

If you graduated with student loans, you might feel like living overseas is out of reach. Or you might be tempted to try to escape debt by leaving... Read more

Student loans are meant to be helpful: You borrow money to access higher education, and that can lead to better job opportunities, which in turn... Read more

Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans — which cap your monthly student loan payments at a fraction of your disposable income — have gotten a lot... Read more

Income-driven repayment plans can help student loan borrowers who have a lot of debt from school but don’t earn enough money to reasonably afford... Read more

If you’re struggling to pay down your federal student loans, you’re not the only one. Many people find it difficult to manage their debt... Read more

For many borrowers, student loans can help fund an education that leads to a high salary. But not everyone is looking to make six figures. If you... Read more

Dear Student Loan Hero, Because I have a low income, my current payment under my income-driven repayment plan is now $0. But I worry about how not... Read more

Paying off your student loans can be overwhelming and frustrating. Plus, having debt can delay pursuing other life goals, like starting a business or... Read more

If your student loan bills are devouring a big chunk of your paycheck, an income-driven repayment plan could bring you relief, lowering your monthly... Read more

Looking for a way to get a better handle on your federal student loan payments? Then you might want to consider enrolling in the Income-Based... Read more

If you're trying to decide on PAYE versus REPAYE, look no further. Here's a practical guide to help you pick the best income-driven repayment plan... Read more

If you’re like many people, your student loan debt can be overwhelming. The average Class of 2017 is carrying $39,400 in student loans. Nearly... Read more