SAVE Plan Alternatives

With SAVE plan blocked by courts, compare your income-driven repayment options.

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SAVE Plan Status

Court Order Block (2024)

The SAVE plan is currently blocked by court orders. The Department of Education has placed borrowers in SAVE on a forbearance with $0 payments until legal challenges are resolved.

IDR Plan Quick Comparison

PlanPayment %ForgivenessBest For
SAVE5% (undergrad)10-20 yearsUndergrad borrowers (when available)
PAYE10%20 yearsNewer borrowers with high debt
IBR10-15%20-25 yearsBorrowers with older loans
ICR20%25 yearsParent PLUS borrowers