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For many student loan borrowers, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans can make monthly payments much more manageable. Rather than simply divvying up the total owed across the loan term, IDR ...
Income-Based Repayment (IBR)—sets monthly payments at 10 to 15 percent of a borrower's discretionary income, making it a suitable option for those with a high debt-to-income ratio.
The plans base monthly payments on your income and family size. | Credit: designer491 / Getty Images. For many student loan borrowers, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans can make monthly ...