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