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Why don't I qualify for a student loan repayment plan?

Some possible reasons we did not find replayment plans for you.

Updated this week

đŸ§Ÿ I didn’t enter my income or family info—could that be why?

Yes. To recommend the right plan, we need your:

  • Income

  • Household size

  • Marital status

Missing this info can prevent us from calculating your eligibility.


💰 Could I be earning too much to qualify for savings?

Possibly. If your income is too high, some income-driven plans may not lower your payments compared to the standard plan. In those cases, you might not see a better option.


đŸ› ïž My loans are already on a plan—could that be it?

Yes. If you're already on the most affordable repayment plan, we won’t recommend a change just for the sake of it. That just means you’re in a good spot.


đŸš« Are private student loans included?

No. Relief only supports federal student loans. Private loans aren’t eligible for federal repayment plans.


📄 I have FFEL loans—does that affect anything?

Yes. FFEL loans aren’t eligible for some income-driven plans like SAVE. If you only have FFEL loans or your income is too high, you may not see any qualified options.


⛔ My loans are in default—could that be the reason?

Yes. Loans in default aren’t currently eligible for any income-driven repayment plans. Once they’re brought back into good standing, options may become available.


🔄 My info looks off—what should I do?

Try waiting for your loan data to sync again. This happens usually every 45 days. If anything still seems wrong, reach out to our support team and we’ll take a closer look.

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