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What is pay-as-you-earn for student loans?

Quick Answer

Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) is a federal income-driven repayment plan that caps your monthly payment at 10% of discretionary income and forgives the remaining balance after 20 years. It is being phased into the SAVE plan for newer borrowers.

How PAYE caps payments and forgives balance over 20 years.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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