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Which plan should I actually be on?

Say what kind of loans, how much, what you earn, your family size, and who you work for. In a few seconds you get the plan that likely fits, whether forgiveness applies to your job, and the exact buttons to press on StudentAid.gov. No account. Nothing stored.

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Free — takes 40 seconds

Your loans and your life.

Federal or private (check StudentAid.gov if unsure), Direct or FFEL/Perkins, the total balance, your income, family size, your employer type, and your status — current, in forbearance, behind, or in default.

Free. Takes a few seconds.

Why this exists

A nurse at a county hospital may be a few forms away from forgiveness. Most never file them.

The plan you were put on at graduation is rarely the cheapest one, and public-service forgiveness only counts payments made on the right plan with the right paperwork. This tells you the route for your job and your loans, and the exact clicks.

How it works

Forty seconds. Then the right plan and the right forms.

01

Describe your loans and job

Type, balance, income, family, employer. Nothing is saved.

02

See your route

The likely plan, whether PSLF applies, what to fix first — in English or Spanish.

03

Do it on StudentAid.gov

The checklists, the HR script and the recertification calendar, in the full version.

Plans

Picking the route is free. The action pack is $9.

The free version tells you the plan and whether PSLF applies. The action pack gives you every checklist, the HR certification script, the consolidation or default-exit sheet, and the yearly calendar.

Action pack
$9one borrower

The one-page summary, the IDR and PSLF checklists, the HR script, the consolidation or default-exit sheet, and the yearly calendar. English or Spanish. Printable.

  • IDR application checklist
  • PSLF employer-certification checklist and HR script
  • Consolidation / default-exit decision sheet
  • Recertification calendar — print or save as PDF
Hospitals, districts, unions & CUs
$99per month

For an HR benefits desk, a union local or a credit union that wants every eligible employee certified for PSLF and on the right plan.

  • Unlimited action packs for staff or members
  • Your HR certification contact pre-filled
  • Spanish and English
  • Cancel any time

All prices in USD, handled by Stripe. Picking the route never goes behind a paywall. Applying on StudentAid.gov is always free.

Common questions

Is this really free? Is what I paste stored?

The basic picker is free to use, with no account, and nothing you paste is stored. There are optional paid options too — an Action pack for $9 for one borrower, and a $99-per-month plan for hospitals, districts, unions and credit unions — but the core tool itself costs nothing. Applying for any federal plan or forgiveness is always free on StudentAid.gov, so never pay a company to do that part.

Which repayment plan will lower my payment?

The tool won't tell you an exact dollar amount — it points you to the StudentAid.gov Loan Simulator, the official tool that shows your payment under every plan you're eligible for. The income-driven plans currently available and how they set payments are listed on StudentAid.gov, since names and terms have changed repeatedly. This is not financial advice — confirm the number in the Simulator before you act.

Do I qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? I'm a teacher/nurse/work for the government.

Per StudentAid.gov's PSLF rules, you generally need Direct loans, full-time work (30+ hours) for a government employer at any level or a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and 120 qualifying monthly payments (they don't have to be consecutive) under an IDR or 10-year standard plan. A labor union itself usually doesn't count as a qualifying employer unless it's a 501(c)(3), but most union members who work in public schools, hospitals, transit or government still qualify through that employer. Use the PSLF Help Tool on StudentAid.gov to certify your employer and check your standing.

I'm behind on my loans — what do I do?

StudentAid.gov describes two paths out of default: rehabilitation and consolidation, and explains what each one does. Being in default blocks you from IDR plans and PSLF until it's resolved, and getting out of default can stop wage garnishment and tax-refund offset. Don't ignore your servicer — go through the official steps on StudentAid.gov's 'Getting out of default' page.

Can this tool give me legal or tax advice, and can I pay someone to file this for me?

No — this is not financial, tax or legal advice, it can be wrong, and plan rules change often, so always confirm in the Loan Simulator and with your servicer before acting. If you're married, filing jointly or separately can change your IDR payment because some plans count spousal income — run both scenarios in the Simulator and talk to a tax professional if the difference is large. And never pay a company to apply for IDR, PSLF or any forgiveness — per the FTC, it's free to do yourself on StudentAid.gov.

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