Calculators

Calculators Calculate costs and decide Our useful calculators can help you make informed decisions about paying for school.

 

Planning and budgeting

Award letter comparison

Compare education costs and financial aid awards from up to three schools at a time.

Budget worksheet

Track your income and expenses to gain control over your spending.

Education loan comparison calculator

Estimate the annual percentage rate (APR) on your existing loan, or evaluate two student loans by comparing APRs and monthly payment estimates.

Reducing the cost of borrowing

Capitalized interest

Calculate interest accrual on an unsubsidized loan and see how paying interest during school can save money.

Prepayment savings

Compute savings when prepaying federal or private student loans.

Evaluating repayment options

Standard repayment

Fixed monthly payments of principal and interest over 10 years or less, depending on the loan balance.

Graduated repayment

A varying monthly payment amount that increases periodically during the 10-year repayment term.

Income-sensitive repayment

Payment amount is based on a percentage of the borrower's monthly gross income and is adjusted annually.