2025 Student Loan Payments Tweaked for Fairness
Published Date: 8/5/2025
Notice
Summary
If you have a federal student loan and use the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan, your monthly payments for 2025-2026 are getting updated! This change affects how much you pay each month based on your income, so your payments might go up or down. The new formula kicks in soon, helping you plan your budget with confidence.
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ICR Formula Updated for 2025-2026
If you have a federal student loan on the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan, the formula that sets your monthly payment is updated for the 2025-2026 year. This change may make your payments go up or down because it changes how your monthly ICR amount is calculated under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
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