This page provides background and links about income-driven repayment for reporters, policymakers, and the general public.
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Tax Consequences of Student Loan Discharges for Borrowers in Income-Driven Repayment Plans
Fact sheet: Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans help over 8 million federal student loan borrowers manage their debt and avoid default. These plans, which base borrowers’ monthly student loan payments on their income and family size, provide the assurance of more manageable monthly payments
Learn moreThe Debt is in the Details: A Review of Existing Proposals to Streamline Income-Driven Repayment
This brief reviews the details of major proposals from policy makers and policy organizations to streamline and reform income-driven repayment of federal student loans. The brief identifies encouraging consensus on a number of important details, as well as some areas of remaining divergence.
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A chart summarizing the existing income-driven repayment plans in the United States.
A chart summarizing the existing income-driven repayment plans in the United States.
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