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Student loan calculators that actually explain the 2026 mess

SAVE is gone, RAP is new, and 7.5 million borrowers have to pick a plan. Our tools show your monthly payment under each option โ€” transparent formulas, zero stress.

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Big change: the SAVE plan was struck down in March 2026, and its borrowers are being moved to IBR or the new RAP plan. You have 90 days after your servicer's notice to choose โ€” otherwise you're auto-enrolled in RAP.
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RAP vs IBR Calculator

See your monthly payment under both plans side by side, with forgiveness timelines and a clear winner.

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SAVE Transition Guide

Deadlines, the 90-day notice rule, what happens if you do nothing, and how the July 1, 2028 cutoff works.

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The SAVE plan ended โ€” now what?

Everything 7.5 million SAVE borrowers need to know: your two options (RAP vs IBR), and what to do this week.

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Guides & explainers

The 2026 student loan changes, explained in plain English โ€” with real numbers and cited sources.

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What is RAP?

The new Repayment Assistance Plan explained: payments, eligibility, interest waiver, and 30-year forgiveness.

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RAP payments by income

Real monthly payments across incomes and family sizes โ€” computed live from the statutory formula.

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Which plan should I choose?

A three-question decision tree: RAP vs IBR vs Standard for your income, family size, and loan age.

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Why the rules changed

In March 2026 the Eighth Circuit struck down SAVE, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act phases out SAVE, PAYE, and ICR by July 1, 2028. Income-driven borrowers choose IBR or the new RAP.

Picking wrong can cost thousands per year โ€” run the numbers first.

Independent and unaffiliated. Estimates for information only โ€” not legal, tax, or financial advice. Preview hosted at jeo-meek.github.io.