{"id":4905,"date":"2017-04-06T12:39:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T20:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?page_id=4905"},"modified":"2025-01-09T13:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T21:19:25","slug":"student-loan-repayment-calculator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/calculators\/student-loan-repayment-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Loan Repayment Calculator: Estimate Your Payoff Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can estimate how long it will take to pay off the total cost of your loan using our student loan repayment calculator. First, enter your current loan information. Then, use the slider to see how increased monthly payments can decrease the total cost of your loan.<br \/>\n<div class=\"calculator repayment\">\n<div class=\"inputs container\">\n\n\t<p>Enter loan information<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"loan-balance\">Loan balance<\/label>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle =\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n\t\t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the remaining balance of your loans<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group loan-balance\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"55000\" step=\"1000\" name=\"loan-balance\" id=\"loan-balance\" aria-label=\"Loan balance\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"interest-rate\">Interest rate<\/label>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n\t\t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the average annual interest rate of your loans<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group interest-rate\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"6.8\" step=\".01\" min=\".01\" name=\"interest-rate\" value=\"6.01\" id=\"interest-rate\" aria-label=\"Interest rate\" class=\"form-control\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">%<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n\t\t\t<label for=\"loan-term\">Loan term<\/label>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n\t\t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the amount of time left to repay your loan<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group loan-term\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"10\" step=\"1\" min=\"1\" name=\"loan-term\" id=\"loan-term\" aria-label=\"Loan term\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">years<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\t<p>\n\t\t<label for=\"monthly-increase\">What if you increased your monthly payment?<\/label>\n\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"range-with-marker\">\n\t\t<div class=\"range-marker\">\n  \t\t<span class=\"range-marker-addon\">+<\/span>\n  \t\t$<span class=\"range-marker-text\" id=\"monthly-increase-value\">0<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<input\n\t\t  type=\"range\"\n\t\t  value=\"0\"\n\t\t  min=\"0\"\n\t\t  max=\"1000\"\n\t\t  name=\"monthly-increase\"\n\t\t  id=\"monthly-increase\"\n\t\t  aria-label=\"Monthly increase\"\n\t\t  class=\"form-control\"\n\t  >\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"outputs container\">\n\n  <div class=\"results row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-6 col-lg-4\">\n  \tTotal Payment\n  \t<big>$<span id=\"total-payment\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-6 col-lg-4\">\n  \tTotal Interest\n  \t<big>$<span id=\"total-interest\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-12 col-lg-4\">\n  \tMonthly Payment\n  \t<big>$<span class=\"monthly-payment\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"results-sentence\">\n    If you increase your payments by\n    <strong>$<span class=\"output-monthly-increase\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    monthly on your\n    <strong>$<span class=\"output-loan-balance\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    loan at\n    <strong><span class=\"output-interest-rate\"><\/span>%<\/strong>,\n    you will pay\n    <strong>$<span class=\"monthly-payment\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    a month and pay off your loan by\n    <strong><span class=\"payoff-date\">Jan 2021<\/span><\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <hr \/>\n  <div class=\"cta\">\n    \n<p><strong>Does refinancing make sense for you?<\/strong><br \/>\nCompare offers from top refinancing lenders to determine your actual savings.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-warning\" href=\"\/refi\/prequal\">Check Personalized Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Checking rates won&#8217;t affect your credit score.<\/small><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>How do you calculate monthly payments on student loans?<\/h2>\n<p>Your monthly payments depend on several factors, including the interest rate on your loans, your loan term, and your principal loan balance.<\/p>\n<p>Some repayment plans also have fixed monthly payments \u2014 for example, the minimum payment for most federal student loans on the standard repayment plan is typically $50 per month.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that if you sign up for an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, your monthly payments will also be based on your discretionary income.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip:<\/b> If you can afford it, it\u2019s often a good idea to pay more than your required minimum payment. This could help you pay off your debt faster and save you money on interest charges.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about student loan repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Here are answers to several commonly asked questions about student loan repayment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#grace-period-student-loans\">How long is the grace period on student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#change-student-loan-repayment-plans\">How do you change student loan repayment plans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#student-loan-forgiveness\">What repayment plan qualifies for student loan forgiveness?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#lower-student-loan-payments\">How can you lower your monthly student loan payments?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#student-loan-refinancing-consolidation\">What\u2019s the difference between student loan refinancing and student loan consolidation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#50k-student-loans\">How do I pay off $50k in student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#100000-student-loans\">How long does it take to pay off $100,000 in student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#200k-student-loans\">How can I pay off $200k in student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pay-off-faster\">How can you pay off student loans faster?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#claim-loans-taxes\">Can you claim student loans on taxes?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"grace-period-student-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How long is the grace period on student loans?<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on what type of loans you have, you might not have to start making payments until six months or more after graduation \u2014 this is known as a grace period.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the grace period you can expect for a few types of student loans:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans: <\/b>Six months<\/li>\n<li><b>Grad PLUS Loans: <\/b>No grace period (might be able to defer payments until after graduation)<\/li>\n<li><b>Parent PLUS Loans: <\/b>No grace period (might be able to defer payments until after your child\u2019s graduation)<\/li>\n<li><b>Private student loans:<\/b> Depends on the lender (many lenders offer six-month grace periods)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Keep in mind: <\/b>Unless you have subsidized loans, student loans begin accruing interest as soon as you take them out. This means most loans will accrue interest during grace periods.<\/p>\n<p>If you have private student loans, you might have to make payments while you\u2019re in school. Be sure to review your loan agreement to see when your payments will begin.<\/div><\/div>\n<a name=\"change-student-loan-repayment-plans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/grace-period\/\">What Is a Student Loan Grace Period?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>How do you change student loan repayment plans?<\/h3>\n<p>There are several federal student loan repayment options in addition to the standard repayment plan, including graduated repayment plans, extended repayment plans, and IDR plans.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to change your federal student loan repayment plan, contact your loan servicer. You might also be able to apply for a new repayment plan online.<\/p>\n<p>There are generally fewer private student loan repayment options, and available repayment plans will depend on your lender. You can typically only change your repayment plan by refinancing your private student loans.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/when-to-refinance\/\"><b><i>When to Refinance Student Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"student-loan-forgiveness\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What repayment plan qualifies for student loan forgiveness?<\/h3>\n<p>Some federal student loan forgiveness programs require you to make payments under an eligible repayment plan.<\/p>\n<p>For example, to potentially qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, you\u2019ll need to work for 10 years at a government or nonprofit agency while making qualifying payments under an IDR plan.<\/p>\n<p>You could also qualify for loan forgiveness under an IDR plan itself. Depending on the plan, your loans could be forgiven after 20 to 25 years of payments. There are four plans to choose from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/income-based-repayment\/\">Income-Based Repayment (IBR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refinance-student-loans\/income-contingent-repayment\">Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/pay-as-you-earn-repayment-plan\/\">Pay As You Earn (PAYE)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/repaye\/\">Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Keep in mind: <\/b>Unfortunately, private student loan forgiveness doesn\u2019t exist. However, there are other options to streamline your repayment, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refinance-student-loans\">student loan refinancing<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n<a name=\"lower-student-loan-payments\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How can you lower your monthly student loan payments?<\/h3>\n<p>There are several ways to potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/3-ways-lower-monthly-student-loan-payment\/\">lower your student loan payments<\/a>. A few of these strategies include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Signing up for an income-driven repayment plan: <\/b>If you have federal student loans, you might be able to sign up for one of the four IDR plans. Under an IDR plan, your payments are based on your discretionary income, which might reduce your monthly payment amount \u2014 even to $0 in some cases.<\/li>\n<li><b>Consolidating your loans: <\/b>You can consolidate multiple federal student loans with a Direct Consolidation Loan. With this type of loan, you can extend your repayment term up to 30 years, which could lower your payments. Just remember that the longer your repayment term, the more you\u2019ll pay in interest over time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Refinancing your debt: <\/b>If you refinance your student loans, you might qualify for a lower interest rate. Or you could choose to extend your repayment term. Either scenario might get you a lower monthly payment. Keep in mind that while you can refinance federal student loans, you\u2019ll lose your federal benefits and protections, including access to IDR plans and student loan forgiveness programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>If you\u2019re struggling to afford your payments, be sure to contact your servicer or lender to see what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/student-loan-help\/\">student loan help<\/a> might be available to you.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you decide to refinance your student loans, be sure to consider as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for you. Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can compare your prequalified rates from our partner lenders in the table below in two minutes.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-540\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-540 table table-border-top table-rounded table-align-center table-capitalized-column-titles table-no-img-margin tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Lender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Fixed rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Variable rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>Loan terms (years)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><strong>Loan amounts<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-6\"><strong>Min. credit score<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/brazos\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#brazos\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.63%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$10,000 up to $250,000<br \/>\n<small>(depending on degree)<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">720<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"brazos\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.63%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $400,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must have a credit score of at least 720, a minimum income of $60,000, and must be a resident of Texas<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 - $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $200,000 - $400,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/citizens-bank\/#citizens-bank-student-loan-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#citizens-bank-refi\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    5.77%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    5.79%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$10,000 to $500,000<br \/>\n<small>(depending on degree and loan type)<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">Does not disclose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"citizens-bank-refi\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.77%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.79%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $750,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay, loyalty<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have at least $10,000 in student loans<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 to 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 to $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                Less than $150,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"college-ave\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                 Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 12, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                All states except for ME<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 to 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                College Ave Servicing LLC<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 to $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                Less than $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/edvestinu\/#edvestinu-student-loan-refinancing-review\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#edvestinu\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.15%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    99.99%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$7,500 - $200,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"edvestinu\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.15%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    99.99%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                700<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $7,500 to $200,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, academic deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and submit two personal references<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 to $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 to $199,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing :<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/elfi\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#elfi\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.29%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.74%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$10,000 to $250,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"elfi\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.29%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.74%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                680<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have at least $15,000 in student loan debt, and have a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher from an approved school<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Mohela<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/invested\/#invested-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#invested-slr\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    5.41%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.59%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$5,000 to $250,000<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">670<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"invested-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.41%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.59%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee, returned payment fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max undergraduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max graduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"iowa-student-loans-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.94%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<sup>7<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                Up to $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Time to fund:<\/span>\n                                Usually one business day<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferral, military deferral, forbearance, death\/disability discharge<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Available in all 50 states<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. undergraduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. graduate balance:<\/span>\n                                $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS loans:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. income:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/mefa\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#mefa\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$10,000 up to the total amount of qualified education debt<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">670<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"mefa\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 up to the total amount<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                7, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have at least $10,000 in student loans<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                AES<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                No maximum<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Gradaute Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                No maximum<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/risla\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                        <\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#risla\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$7,500 up to $250,000<br \/>\n<small>(depending on highest degree earned)<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"risla\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                680<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $7,500 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Available in all 50 states; must also have at least $7,500 in student loans and a minimum income of $40,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Rhode Island Student Loan Authority<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 - $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $200,000 - $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\"><b>Compare personalized rates from multiple lenders without affecting your credit score. 100% free!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refi\/prequal\">Compare Now<\/a><br \/>\n<!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Combo --><br \/>\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-businessunit-id=\"5536ec090000ff00057eebe7\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.credible.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<!-- End TrustBox widget --><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><small>All APRs reflect autopay and loyalty discounts where available | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensbank.com\/student-lending\/DisclosureHub.aspx#rate-lowest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>1<\/sup>Citizens Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/college-ave-disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>2<\/sup>College Ave Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/edvestinu-apr-details-refi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>5<\/sup>EDvestinU Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfi.com\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>3<\/sup> ELFI Disclosures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/invested-slr-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>4<\/sup>INvestEd Disclosures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/ISL-Disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>7<\/sup>ISL Education Lending Disclosures\u00a0<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/disclosures-api\/get-latest\/refi.nelnet.blog-disclosures\"><sup>8<\/sup>Nelnet Bank Disclosures<\/a><\/small><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<a name=\"student-loan-refinancing-consolidation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s the difference between student loan refinancing and student loan consolidation?<\/h3>\n<p>Student loan refinancing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loan-consolidation\">student loan consolidation<\/a> are both ways to combine student loans. However, they mean something different for federal and private student loans. Here\u2019s how it breaks down:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Federal student loan consolidation:<\/b> The only way to combine federal student loans is through a Direct Consolidation Loan. The interest rate on the new loan will be based on the weighted average of your current loans. Plus, you\u2019ll have the option to extend your repayment term up to 30 years.<\/li>\n<li><b>Private student loan refinancing: <\/b>When it comes to private student loans, consolidation is just another term for refinancing. If you refinance your student loans, your old loans will be replaced with one new loan through a private lender. If you refinance, you might get a lower interest rate. You\u2019ll also have the option to shorten or extend your repayment term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Remember: <\/b>Federal student loans can be refinanced into a private loan, too. But refinancing federal student loans will also cost you your federal benefits and protections, like loan forgiveness and alternative repayment plans.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/private-vs-federal-student-loan-consolidation\/\"><b><i>Student Loan Consolidation vs. Student Loan Refinancing<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"50k-student-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How do I pay off $50k in student loans?<\/h3>\n<p>There are several potential ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/pay-off-50k\/\">pay off $50,000 in student loans<\/a>. A couple of options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Debt avalanche method: <\/b>With this approach, you\u2019ll make extra payments toward your loans with the highest interest rate. This will likely save you money on interest charges and could help you pay off your loans faster.<\/li>\n<li><b>Student loan refinancing:<\/b> If you refinance your student loans, you might be able to lower your interest rate. Getting a reduced rate for $50,000 in student loans could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in interest over time \u2014 making it easier to pay off your loans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you decide to refinance, remember to shop around and compare as many lenders as you can to find a loan that fits your needs. Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can see your prequalified rates from multiple lenders in two minutes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Find out if refinancing is right for you<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list--iconArrow accent--isGreen\">\n<li><strong>Compare actual rates, not ballpark estimates<\/strong> &#8211; Unlock rates from multiple lenders in about 2 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Won&#8217;t impact credit score<\/strong> &#8211; Checking rates on Credible won&#8217;t impact your credit score<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data privacy<\/strong> &#8211; We don&#8217;t sell your information, so you won&#8217;t get calls or emails from multiple lenders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refinance-student-loans\">See Your Refinancing Options<\/a><br \/>\n<small>Credible is 100% free!<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Combo --><\/p>\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-businessunit-id=\"5536ec090000ff00057eebe7\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.credible.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- End TrustBox widget --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"100000-student-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take to pay off $100,000 in student loans?<\/h3>\n<p>How long it will take to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/i-have-100k-in-loans-student-loan-consolidation\/\">pay off $100,000 in student loans<\/a> will mainly depend on your repayment plan and strategy.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you have federal student loans, you\u2019ll have 10 years under the standard repayment plan, while you could have up to 30 years if you consolidate with a Direct Consolidation Loan.<\/p>\n<p>You could also refinance federal or private student loans and opt for a longer or shorter repayment term. It\u2019s usually a good idea to choose the shortest term with a payment you can afford to save the most on interest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>If you have $100,000 in student loans, it will likely take you 10 to 30 years to pay off your loans. But using strategies such as refinancing or the debt avalanche method could help you repay your loans faster.<\/div><\/div>\n<a name=\"200k-student-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How can I pay off $200k in student loans?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/pay-off-200k\/\">pay off $200,000 in student loans<\/a>, the optimal way to repay the debt mainly depends on the type of loans you have.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>If you have federal student loans,<\/b> be sure to consider all of your repayment options. For example, you could be eligible for an IDR plan to help you manage your payments. Or you might qualify to have some or all of your student loans forgiven through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Your loan servicer can help you explore what options are available to you.<\/li>\n<li><b>If you have private student loans,<\/b> you could consider refinancing, especially if you can reduce the interest rate on any of your loans. You can use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/calculators\/student-loan-refinancing-calculator\/\">student loan refinancing calculator<\/a> below to see how much you can save by refinancing your student loans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"calculator refinance\">\n<div class=\"inputs container\">\n\n  <p>Step 1. Enter your loan balance<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-lg-6\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t<label for=\"loan-balance\">Loan balance<\/label>\n  \t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the remaining amount of the loans you\u2019d like to refinance<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t<\/span>\n  \t<span class=\"input-group loan-balance\">\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t<input type=\"number\" min=\"1\" value=\"55000\" step=\"1000\" name=\"loan-balance\" id=\"loan-balance\" aria-label=\"Loan balance\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>Step 2. Enter current loan information<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-md\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"interest-rate\">Interest rate<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the average annual interest rate of the loans you\u2019d like to refinance<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group interest-rate\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" min=\"2.00\" value=\"6.8\" max=\"100\" step=\".01\" name=\"interest-rate\" id=\"interest-rate\" aria-label=\"Interest rate\" class=\"form-control\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">%<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"monthly-payment\">Monthly payment<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the monthly amount you currently pay on your loans (or enter remaining term)<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group monthly-payment\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"620\" min=\"1\" step=\"10\" name=\"monthly-payment\" id=\"monthly-payment\" aria-label=\"Monthly payment\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"remaining-term\">Remaining term<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the amount of time left to repay your loan (or enter monthly payment)<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group remaining-term\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"9\" min=\"1\" max=\"50\" step=\"1\" name=\"remaining-term\" id=\"remaining-term\" aria-label=\"Remaining term\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">years<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>Step 3. 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This could save you money on interest and cut down your repayment time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Refinance your loans. <\/b>This could get you a lower interest rate. If you also choose to shorten your loan term, you could pay off your loans more quickly with fewer interest charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"claim-loans-taxes\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Can you claim student loans on taxes?<\/h3>\n<p>If you made payments toward interest on your student loans, you might be able to claim the student loan interest tax deduction. You can deduct $2,500 or the amount of interest you paid during the tax year, whichever is less.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>On top of claiming whatever tax deductions you\u2019re eligible for, refinancing your student loans could also help you keep more money in your pocket \u2014 especially if you can reduce your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loan-interest-rates\/\">student loan interest rate<\/a>.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you decide to refinance, remember to research and compare as many lenders as possible. This way, you can find a loan that best suits your needs. 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