PAYE is Ending: What You Need to Know Now

One of the most beneficial income-driven repayment (IDR) plans will be discontinued on July 1, 2024. Why haven’t you heard about Pay As You Earn (PAYE) going away? Because it’s not mentioned on StudentAid.gov (as of the date of this podcast), and borrowers have told us they’re getting mixed messages from their servicers. PAYE’s discontinuation was buried in the Federal Register, a massive legal document, and it’s a huge change for some borrowers. Angie Pack, CSLP®, and Ben Lacomis, CSLP®, unpack what this change means for you. In today’s episode: 05:35 Deciding if PAYE is right for you 16:11 When the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan wins 22:12 PAYE tips for dentists and physicians 44:41 Enrollment deadline is uncertain for PAYE 49:39 How your income shapes the best repayment plan   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning   Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at [email protected] and we might feature it in an upcoming show!