Get ready for post-school student loan payments
Your post-school principal and interest loan payments will typically be higher than those you made in school. Here are some ways to prepare for those loan payments:
Get organized
By the time you leave college, you might have a combination of federal and private loans. Make sure you understand how many loans you have, what types of loans they are, their interest rates, and who the lenders are. Creating a simple spreadsheet can help you organize your loans.
Understand what your payments will be
Many undergraduate students are not fully aware of what their future loan payments will be, based on their loan amounts. We can help you estimate your student loan payments.
Choose how to make loan payments
We offer several ways to make your loan payments. Auto debit is the most convenient way. When you enroll, your payments are automatically withdrawn from your authorized bank account each month. Plus, enrolling in auto debit may also qualify you for a .25 percentage point interest rate reduction.
Consider the Graduated Repayment Period
The Graduated Repayment Period gives you time to transition from school to career by making interest-only payments for a year after your loan enters principal and interest repayment.
Get tips for repaying your student loans
Our repayment tips could help you stay organized—and save time and money.