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Student Loan Income Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Eligibility

Am I Eligible For An IDR Plan For My Federal Student Loans?

Income-Driven Repayment (“IDR”) Plans can be an attractive option for federal student loan borrowers. These plans can make monthly payments more manageable, and offer forgiveness after a term of years. Eligibility depends upon a variety of factors, and must be determined on a case-by-case basis.

This flowchart helps guide your clients that hold federal student loans through the IDR options that may be available to them, and covers:

  • Loan type and timing issues
  • Financial hardship requirements
  • Monthly payment amounts
  • Loan repayment terms
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