How are you feeling about your student loan debt? 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

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1 How are you feeling about your student loan debt? 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

2 Student Loan Repayment Strategies Julie Gilbert Sr. Education Debt Management Specialist March 13, 2017 University of Kansas School of Medicine Disclaimer: All information and estimates are based on AAMC interpretation of federal regulations as of January 2017 and are subject to change. These are estimates only. Students should contact their servicer(s) to discuss exact loan balances and repayment options Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved.

3 Online Resource aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

4 RepaymentTimeline Graduate May Graduate Nov End of Grace Dec Start Forbearance or Repayment Every Nov Re-submit Paperwork Paid or Forgiven

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6 nslds.ed.gov

7 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

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9 MedLoans Organizer and Calculator aamc.org/medloans

10 Grace Period None 6 months 9 months 12 months May Consolidation Some Direct Sub and Unsub Private Loans Nov Direct Sub and Unsub Direct PLUS Jan Perkins Apr Primary Care Loan Loans for Disadvantaged Students (LDS)

11 Interest Rates M M M M PERKINS* 5.0% PERKINS* 5.0% PERKINS* 5.0% PERKINS* 5.0% DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED 5.41% DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED 6.21% DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED 5.84% DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED 5.31% DIRECT PLUS 6.41% DIRECT PLUS 7.21% DIRECT PLUS 6.84% DIRECT PLUS 6.31% * PCL and LDS Loans are always disbursed at a fixed rate of 5%. All loans displayed have a fixed interest rate.

12 Capitalization Amount Borrowed (Principal) + = Interest What You Owe

13 Capitalization $160,000 +

14 Capitalization + $160,000 $24,200

15 Capitalization + = $160,000 $24,200 $184,200

16 If You Can... pay the interest before it capitalizes Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

17 Repayment Tip Refer to page 15 When sending voluntary payments: 1) Send as a separate payment Instruct to APPLY NOW Specify WHERE to apply it (high interest rate loans are the priority) 2) Verify payment was applied as requested When possible, pay the interest on your loans before they capitalize! 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

18 Next Steps Timeline Graduate May Graduate Nov End of Grace Dec Every Nov Re-submit Paperwork Paid or Forgiven 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

19 Repayment Options During Residency Traditional Pay Repayment Pay Plan or Income - Driven Repayment Plan NEXT EXIT Don t Pay Mandatory Don t Pay Medical Residency Forbearance NEXT EXIT

20 Postponement Option Deferment Interest free - subsidized loans Interest accrues - unsubsidized loans Deferment Contact each loan servicer Strict requirements to qualify

21 Postponement Option Forbearance Contact each loan servicer Yearly increments Interest accrues - all loans Forbearance Deferment Interest will capitalize

22 Forbearance During Capitalization Residency Principal Borrowed During Med School Monthly Interest During Residency $125K $740 $175K $1,030 $200K $1,190 $216,200 $184,200 $250K $32,000 $1,550 Post- After + Residency = Residency Grace$300K Interest $1,900Balance 2014 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved.

23 Forbearance During Residency Principal Borrowed During Med School Monthly Interest during residency $125K $790 $190K $1,230 $200K $1,300 $250K $1,680 $300K $2, Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

24 Medical Residency/Internship Forbearance Might be for you, if Probably NOT for you, if Seeking to REDUCE financial obligations Seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Needing/wanting to INCREASE disposable income Considering an Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plan term forgiveness Needing/wanting to focus on repaying PRIVATE loans Want to start paying during residency 2014 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved.

25 2017 Association of American Want Medical Colleges. more All rights reserved. info? aamc.org/first/graduating-edm aamc.org/first

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27 What s Most Important to You? 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

28 Repayment Plans Standard $2,120 IBR $460 Traditional ICR $710 Income- Driven REPAYE $300 Graduated $880 Extended $1150 PAYE $300 Figures based on $160,000 borrowed during 4 years of medical school

29 Repayment Plans Standard $2,100 IBR $460 Traditional Income- Driven REPAYE $300 PAYE $300 Figures based on $160,000 borrowed during 4 years of medical school

30 Standard All Borrowers Eligible Same Monthly Payment For 10 years Aggressive Payment No Forgiveness No Interest Subsidy No Interest Capitalization Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

31 Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Must Show a Partial Financial Hardship PFH if your Standard Payment is Greater Than PAYE Payment Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

32 The Test for a PFH Refer to page 24 Partial Financial Hardship (PFH) Standard $2,100 / mo Payment > $460 PAYE (IBR) or or IBR $300 Payment (PAYE) Based on indebtedness of $160,000 with a PGY1 stipend of $54,600 and a family size of one.

33 Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Must Show a Partial Financial Hardship Payment = 10% of No Balance Discretionary Fed. Loan Income Taken Changes Out Prior Yearly to - Based On 10/1/07 Income AND and Direct Family Size Loan Disb. After 10/1/11 No PFH or Capitalization Forgiveness Subsidized Leave Plan 20 Years Interest Limited To 10% of Loans, First 3 Capitalizes Accrued Interest Years Only Payment Capped at 10 Year Standard Pymt. Amt. Interest Subsidy Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

34 Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) All Borrowers Eligible Payment = 10% of Discretionary Income Changes Yearly - Based On Income and Family Size Forgiveness 25 Years Interest Capitalizes When You Leave Plan 50% of interest not covered by payment on Unsub No Cap on Payment Interest Subsidy Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

35 Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Must Show a Partial Financial Hardship Payment = 15% of Discretionary Income Changes Yearly - Based On Income and Family Size Payment Capped at 15% of Discretionary Income Forgiveness 25 Years No limit to interest capitalization Interest Capitalizes When You Leave Plan Interest Subsidy Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

36 Eligibility Partial Financial Hardship Payment Amount Standard PAYE REPAYE IBR All borrowers New borrowers All borrowers No Yes No Yes 10 year plan consistent 10% of discretionary income 10% of discretionary income All borrowers 15% of discretionary income Payment Term 10 years 20 years 25 years 25 years Forgiveness No Yes Yes Yes Payment Cap N/A Yes No Yes Interest Subsidy No Yes Yes Yes Capitalization N/A No more PFH or if you leave PAYE Spouse s Income Required N/A If you file jointly If you leave REPAYE Yes No more PFH or if you leave PAYE If you file jointly

37 MedLoans Organizer and Calculator aamc.org/medloans 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges. All rights reserved. aamc.org/first/graduating-edm

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39 Career: Primary Care Residency Length: 3 Years Starting Residency Stipend: $54,600 Post Residency Starting Salary: $185,000 Net Monthly Income: Residency $3,200 Post Residency $10,400

40 Primary Care Net Monthly Income: Residency $3,200 Post Residency $10,400 Debt: $183,000Student Loan Debt: $160,000 Repayment Plan Forbearance then Standard Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Revised PAYE (REPAYE) Payment During Residency Post- Residency Payment Total Repayment Amount Forgiven Total Years including Residency $0 $2,400 $284K $0 13 $300 - $350 $300 - $350 $1,500 - $2,000 $1,500 - $2,100 $313K $0 18 $294K $0 17 Note: Based on PGY-1 median stipend and MGMA starting salaries 2017 Graduate. All figures approximate.

41 Primary Care Net Monthly Income: Residency $3,200 Post Residency $10,400 Debt: $183,000Student Loan Debt: $250,000 Repayment Plan Payment During Residency Post- Residency Payment Total Repayment Amount Forgiven Total Years including Residency Forbearance then Standard $0 $3,800 $456K $0 13 Pay As You Earn (PAYE) $300 - $350 $1,500 - $2,200 $390K $240K 20 Revised PAYE (REPAYE) $300 - $350 $1,500 - $2,500 $535K $114K 25 Note: Based on PGY-1 median stipend and MGMA starting salaries 2017 Graduate. All figures approximate.

42 Career: Cardiology Residency Length: 6 Years Starting Residency Stipend: $54,600 Post Residency Starting Salary: $350,000 Net Monthly Income: Residency $3,200 Post Residency $19,600

43 Cardiology Net Monthly Income: Residency $3,200 Post Residency $19,600 Debt: $183,000Student Loan Debt: $160,000 Repayment Plan Forbearance then Standard Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Payment During Residency Post- Residency Payment Total Repayment Amount Forgiven Total Years including Residency $0 $2,700 $325K $0 16 $300 - $430 $2,000 $337K $0 19 Revised PAYE (REPAYE) $300 - $430 $3,300 - $3,600 $265K $0 12 Note: Based on PGY-1 median stipend and MGMA starting salaries 2017 Graduate. All figures approximate.

44 Cardiology Net Monthly Income: Residency $3,200 Post Residency $19,600 Debt: $183,000Student Loan Debt: $250,000 Repayment Plan Forbearance then Standard Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Payment During Residency Post- Residency Payment Total Repayment Amount Forgiven Total Years including Residency $0 $4,400 $525K $0 16 $300 - $430 $3,200 $564K $0 20 Revised PAYE (REPAYE) $300 - $430 $3,300 - $4,100 $470K $0 17 Note: Based on PGY-1 median stipend and MGMA starting salaries 2017 Graduate. All figures approximate.

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50 Repayment Timeline Graduate May Graduate Nov End of Grace Dec Start Forbearance or Repayment Every Nov Re-submit Paperwork Paid or Forgiven

51 IMPORTANT! Re-Submit Paperwork On Time ICR IBR PAYE REPAYE Continue In Plan Continue In Plan Continue in Plan Removed From Plan Interest Capitalizes Interest Capitalizes Interest Capitalizes Payments Change No Longer Income Based; Payment is Now 10-Year Standard Payment Amount 51 Payments Change No Longer Income Based; Payment is Now 10-Year Standard Payment Amount Payments Change No Longer Income Based; Payment is Now 10-Year Standard Payment Amount Loan Payment is Re- Calculated Over 10 Years or Time Remaining to Forgiveness

52 Forgiveness Options

53 Loan Forgiveness and Repayment aamc.org/repayasst

54 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Standard PAYE REPAYE Eligible Loans Eligible Payments Eligible Employment Direct Loans Only Public Service

55 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) aamc.org/first/pslfebook

56 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Debt: Debt: $183,000 $160,000 Starting Salary: $167,000 Repayment Plan Total Years Including Residency Post- Residency Payment (range) Total Repayment Amount Forgiven Pay As You Earn (PAYE) 10 $1,400 $1,600 $135K $151K Revised PAYE (REPAYE) 10 $1,400 $1,600 $135K $138K

57 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Debt: Debt: $183,000 $250,000 Starting Salary $167,000 Repayment Plan Total Years Including Residency Pay As You Earn (PAYE) 10 Revised PAYE (REPAYE) 10 But this one does higher the debt, higher the forgiveness Post- Residency Payment (range) $1,400 $1,600 $1,400 $1,600 For higher debt amounts, this number does not change Total Repayment Amount $135K $135K Forgiven $329K $307K

58 Loan Forgiveness Taxable? Yes Income - Driven Plans No Public Service Loan Forgiveness

59 Stay Knowledgeable aamc.org/advocacy/meded

60 Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997* Full Deduction Single $65,000 or less Married filing Jointly $130,000 or less Partial Deduction $65,001 to $79,999 $130,001 to $159,999 NO Deduction $80,000 or more $160,000 or more Max student loan interest deduction: $2,500/year May be eligible: Voluntary payments & capitalization * Numbers reflect effect of MAGI on Student Loan Interest Deduction for irs.gov/publications/p970

61 Consolidation vs. Refinancing federal private Should you consolidate or refinance?

62 Direct Consolidation Loan aamc.org/first/consolidatequiz

63 Why Consolidate? Eligibility for PAYE/ REPAYE Eligibility for PSLF Reduce Number of Servicers

64 Private Loans (Refinance) Typically unsubsidized Cannot be included in PSLF Cannot be paid through PAYE or REPAYE Private refinancing available Know the details

65 Repayment Timeline Graduate May Nov Dec Every Nov Paid or Forgiven 65

66 New Regulations: aamc.org/advocacy Repayment Resources: aamc.org/first MedLoans Organizer and Calculator: aamc.org/medloans Money Management: saltmoney.org/aamc Student Loan Information: studentloans.gov Loan Problems: feedback.studentaid.ed.g ov Financial Aid Office & Residency Program

67 How about now?

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