Student Loan Repayment

Student Loan Repayment

After three years on pause, student loan payments will resume in October 2023. Be prepared by refreshing yourself with our tips below!

You can find your loan details including how much you owe, what your interest rates are, who your loan servicer is, and more by creating an account and logging in at StudentAid.gov.

There are many options available for repaying your student loans from income-based plans to paying a monthly fixed amount. You must contact your loan service provider to pick your repayment plan. If you do not pick your repayment plan, you will automatically be placed on the Standard Repayment Plan which is a 10-year fixed repayment plan that may result in a higher monthly payment. Learn more about Repaying Student Loans.

Maine residents also have an opportunity to earn the Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit. This program is open to Maine residents who are making student loan payments, graduated from an accredited college or university after 2007, and live and work in Maine. The Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit is up to $2,500 annually. Learn more about how you could benefit from the Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit.

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) has a great video covering the basics of student loans and repayment options.

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