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Student Loan Calculator

Work out student loan repayments, the total interest across the repayment term and how overpaying shortens it.

$
%
years
$/month

Monthly payment

$363.35

Total interest
$11,602
Total repaid
$43,602
Payoff time
120 months
Interest vs principal each year
  • Interest
  • Principal
Yr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 5Yr 6Yr 7Yr 8Yr 9Yr 10

Repayment schedule — yearly

YearInterest paidPrincipal paidBalance remaining
1$2,011$2,349$29,651
2$1,853$2,507$27,144
3$1,686$2,675$24,469
4$1,506$2,854$21,615
5$1,315$3,045$18,571
6$1,111$3,249$15,322
7$894$3,466$11,855
8$662$3,699$8,157
9$414$3,946$4,211
10$150$4,211$0

How this calculator works

M = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n)

P
the amount borrowed, including any financed fee
r
the monthly interest rate
n
the number of monthly payments

Example calculation

Illustrative example — not advice

Worked example — the student loan calculator as it loads, using the default figures below.

  1. 01Enter loan amount: $32,000.
  2. 02Enter interest rate: 6.5%.
  3. 03Enter term: 10 years.
  4. 04Enter extra monthly payment: $0.
  5. 05Read the monthly payment from the results panel: $363.35.

Monthly payment: $363.35. Total interest: $11,602. Total repaid: $43,602. Payoff time: 120 months.

These figures come straight from the calculator above running on the values listed, so you can retype them and confirm every number yourself. Change any input and the results update immediately. Illustrative only — not a quote, offer or recommendation.

Important considerations

  • Early repayment charges are not modelled — check your agreement before overpaying.
  • Fees and insurance products added by the lender change the true cost.

Terms used here

Frequently asked questions

Does paying extra each month help much?

Yes. Extra payments reduce the balance directly, so all future interest is charged on a smaller amount and the loan ends earlier.

Disclaimer

Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01