Student Loan Forgiveness Calculator — Estimate Your Eligibility & Savings

Student Loan Forgiveness Calculator

Calculate your potential student loan forgiveness amount, monthly payments, and eligibility for income-driven repayment plans. Get personalized estimates for PSLF, IDR, and other forgiveness programs.

Step 1: Loan Details

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Loan Information

Accurate loan details are crucial for calculating potential forgiveness amounts and eligibility for different forgiveness programs.

Step 2: Income & Program

About Student Loan Forgiveness

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) requires 120 qualifying payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) forgiveness occurs after 20-25 years of payments.

Student Loan Forgiveness Calculation Results

Summary
Eligibility
Payment Breakdown

Total Amount Forgiven

$32,450
After 120 qualifying payments (10 years)
Monthly Payment
$275
Total Paid
$33,000
Forgiveness Date
June 2033
Tax Liability
$0

Program Eligibility & Requirements

PSLF Eligibility
85%
Based on employment & payments
Remaining Payments
60
Until forgiveness eligibility
IDR Forgiveness
$42,500
After 20 years of payments
Savings vs Standard
$18,200
Compared to 10-year plan

Eligibility Requirements

For PSLF: Full-time employment with qualifying employer (government or 501(c)(3)), 120 qualifying payments under an IDR plan. For IDR forgiveness: 20-25 years of payments based on plan type.

Payment Schedule & Breakdown

Payment Calculation Formula

IDR Monthly Payment = (AGI – (150% × Poverty Guideline)) × 10% / 12

For REPAYE/PAYE: 10% of discretionary income. For IBR: 10-15% of discretionary income. Discretionary income = AGI minus 150% of poverty guideline for family size.

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