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How to Pay Off Student Loans Faster on a Low Income<\/a>
- Start with Federal Student Loans<\/a><\/li>
- Enroll in Income-Driven Repayment (IDR)<\/a><\/li>
- Submit Paperwork On Time<\/a><\/li>
- Find Ways to Increase Income<\/a>
  - Develop New Skills<\/a><\/li>
  - Search Better Opportunities<\/a><\/li>
  - Moonlight with Side Hustles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
  - Live Like a Student Now to Avoid Living Like One Forever<\/a><\/li>
  - Avoid Deferments<\/a><\/li>
  - Pay Extra When Possible<\/a><\/li>
  - Consolidate Carefully<\/a><\/li>
  - Explore Student Loan Forgiveness Options<\/a><\/li>
  - Tackle Private Student Loans<\/a>
    - Communicate with Lenders<\/a><\/li>
    - Refinance if Possible<\/a><\/li>
    - Avoid Deferment Temptation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    - Don\u2019t Give Up \u2013 The End is Closer Than It Appears!<\/a><\/li>
    - Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
    - FAQs<\/a>
      - Should I enroll in an expensive \u201cstudent loan forgiveness service\u201d?<\/a><\/li>
      - Can my loans get discharged through bankruptcy?<\/a><\/li>
      - Are incomes too high to receive payment reductions from IDR Plans?<\/a><\/li>
      - How do I get employers to help pay off student loans?<\/a><\/li>
      - What government professions offer student loan forgiveness?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
        <\/span>How to Pay Off Student Loans Faster on a Low Income<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n $\"Student$
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        Heavy student debt feels like a mountain blocking<\/a> dreams of buying homes, starting families, exploring careers or even just building basic savings. And that mountain towers higher when you\u2019re stuck earning low wages. Thankfully several smart strategies exist helping borrowers chip away at that mountain faster than they expect. With some focused effort, even those earning modest incomes can summit student loan debt.<\/p>\n
        <\/span>Start with Federal Student Loans<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
        Generally it\u2019s wisest to attack private student loans last since federal loans offer more flexibility. Focus first on Department of Education debt.<\/p>\n
        <\/span>Enroll in Income-Driven Repayment (IDR)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
        IDR plans base monthly payments on earnings aiming for reasonable burdens as salaries rise and fall. Options include:<\/p>\n
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        Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        Pay As You Earn (PAYE)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        Income-Based Repayment (IBR)<\/strong><\/li>\n
        Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        After 20-25 years of payments, balances are forgiven tax-free. Optimize IDR choices long term.<\/p>\n
        <\/span>Submit Paperwork On Time<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nIDR plans require annual income documentation. Miss deadlines and payments<\/a> spike to higher standard repayment rates. Set calendar reminders for paperwork and always submit weeks early.<\/p>\n
        <\/span>Find Ways to Increase Income<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
        Yes repaying student loans on low wages feels daunting. But avoiding the challenge won\u2019t make debts disappear. Take action:<\/p>\n
        <\/span>Develop New Skills<\/span><\/h3>\n
        Use free resources to gain skills opening new income potential:<\/p>\n
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        Online certifications<\/li>\n
        Library books<\/li>\n
        YouTube tutorials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        <\/span>Search Better Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n
        Dust off that resume and get actively networking. The next great job awaits!<\/p>\n
        <\/span>Moonlight with Side Hustles<\/span><\/h3>\n
        Uber driving, bartending, tutoring, etc provides extra cash attacking debt quickly.<\/p>

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