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Closing: ends by July 1, 2028

Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)

The only income-driven plan for consolidated Parent PLUS loans; 20% of discretionary income or a 12-year fixed amount, whichever is less.

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Payment
The lesser of 20% of discretionary income (AGI minus 100% of the poverty guideline) and what a 12-year fixed plan would charge, adjusted by an income factor.
Who qualifies
Direct Loans. The only income-driven option for Parent PLUS loans, and only after consolidation into a Direct Consolidation Loan. Otherwise a path for borrowers already on it.
Forgiveness
After 25 years of qualifying payments.
Interest
Unpaid interest accrues; no subsidy.
PSLF
Qualifies.
Taxes
Forgiveness is taxable federal income from 2026, except under PSLF.
How to apply
Online at studentaid.gov/idr, after consolidating Parent PLUS loans.
Leaving it
Everyone on ICR moves to IBR or RAP by July 1, 2028; consolidated Parent PLUS borrowers should confirm their path with the servicer before then.
Dates
Closes no later than July 1, 2028.

Good for

  • Consolidated Parent PLUS loans with no other income-driven option

Watch out

  • The highest payment share of any income-driven plan
  • Ends in 2028
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