If you have trouble paying back your student loans, there are relief options. For example, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives some federal loans if you work in a certain field. Student Loan Hero’s PSLF calculator estimates how much relief you can expect to receive.


The government’s PSLF program forgives the remainder of your student loan balance after you’ve made 120 monthly payments on a qualifying federal repayment plan—if you work for a qualifying employer. This is typically the government or a non-profit organization. You can check out the full eligibility requirements here.


For those who do qualify, Student Loan Hero has created a calculator that estimates how much debt a borrower will have forgiven through the program, based on their income, interest rate, and other factors. The tool also compares totals depending on the qualifying repayment plan.

Keep in mind, the calculator doesn’t tell you whether or not you’re eligible, it just estimates how much forgiveness you’ll likely receive if you qualify. Check it out for yourself at the link below.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Calculator | Student Loan Hero