Student Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly payments and total cost of student loans including deferment options.

Monthly Payment
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Total Payment
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Total Interest
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Effective APR
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Interest Accrued During Deferment
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How Student Loan Payments Work

Student loans use simple daily interest during in-school and deferment periods, and amortizing monthly payments during repayment. During deferment, interest typically accrues and is capitalized (added to the principal), increasing your total debt. The grace period is the time after graduation before repayment begins. This calculator helps you understand the total cost including accrued interest during deferment and grace periods.

About this Calculator

The Student Loan Calculator is a free, easy-to-use tool for student, loan, deferment. Simply enter your values and get instant, accurate results — no signup required. All calculations run locally in your browser, so your data stays completely private.

Privacy Note: All calculations are performed locally in your browser. No data is ever sent to a server or third party.

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