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Federal Direct Loan Sample Payment Chart

This table provides an estimated monthly payment amount using a Standard Repayment Plan. The payments are at a fixed monthly payment amount with 10 years to repay the loan in full. The current interest rate for a Federal Direct Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) is 6.39 percent*. It was assumed that the maximum amount of subsidized Federal Direct Loans was borrowed and the remaining amount was in unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans.

Loan Amount Fixed Interest Rate* Estimated Monthly Payment Total Estimated Amount Paid
(Principal and Interest)
Repayment Period
$3,500 6.39% $50 $4,391 89 Months
$4,500 6.39% $51 $6,101 120 Months / 10 years
$5,500 6.39% $62 $7,457 120 Months / 10 years
$6,500 6.39% $73 $8,813 120 Months / 10 years
$9,500 6.39% $107 $12,881 120 Months / 10 years
$10,500 6.39% $119 $14,237 120 Months / 10 years

* Interest rate applies to loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2025 and by June 30, 2026.

Go to studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans to learn about the various repayment plans and use the Loan Simulator to see your monthly payment estimates.

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Last Updated: 8/1/25