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Repayment Plans & Loan Benefits

Learn the full range of federal and private repayment options, and the deferment, forbearance, and forgiveness programs that servicers must process.

Lesson 1 of 18Repayment Plans

Standard Repayment Plan

Fixed monthly payments for up to 10 years (federal loans). The default plan for federal borrowers.

Why it matters in servicing

Lowest total interest cost but highest monthly payment. Servicers place borrowers on standard repayment by default if no other plan is selected.