Important Announcements

Starting on July 1, 2026, the interest rate reduction for borrowers enrolled in auto pay will go from 0.25% to 1%. This reduction is available to borrowers with Direct Loans disbursed on or after July 1st, 2012. Visit StudentAid.gov to learn more and enroll by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 30, 2026, to receive the temporary benefit through June 30, 2028.


On March 10, 2026, a court order ended the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. The U.S. Department of Education will contact impacted borrowers, who can explore and apply for other repayment plans. For more information, visit StudentAid.gov/courtactions.


On Oct. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education published final Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program regulations that will be effective on July 1, 2026. We'll provide updates when the regulations are implemented. For now, there are no impacts to borrowers, payment counts, or discharges.

Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information about PSLF and current program requirements.

For more information about employer eligibility, visit StudentAid.gov/pslf/employer-search.

To apply for PSLF, use the PSLF Help Tool at StudentAid.gov/pslf.

Important Update

Repayment Plan Changes Starting July 1, 2026

The newest repayment plans—the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and Tiered Standard Plan—are available effective July 1, 2026. Visit StudentAid.gov/bigupdates to learn more about these new repayment plans and other changes to the federal student aid programs. To apply, visit Studentaid.gov/repayment-calculator.


SAVE Plan is Ending

Borrowers who enrolled in or applied for the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and have loans in forbearance must select a new repayment plan after receiving a notice from MOHELA. No need to call! For a quick and easy path to change plans or explore your options, log in to your Studentaid.gov account, and use the Repayment Calculator. For more information, visit our FAQ page.


Agents can't process IDR plans

If you are calling MOHELA to request an income-driven repayment plan including the new RAP plan, please know that our phone agents cannot sign you up for those plans. Visit Studentaid.gov/IDR to apply today.

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Making Payments

After you graduate college or drop below half-time enrollment and following any applicable grace period, you are responsible for making your regular monthly payments.

Payment Methods

Payment Methods

MOHELA offers a variety of ways to make payments.

How Payments are Applied

How Payments Are Applied

Learn how payments are applied and how to submit special payment instructions.

Loan Payoff

Loan Payoff

When you’re ready to pay off one or more of your student loans, learn how to calculate your payoff amount.

Credit Reporting

What Happens If I Don't Make a Payment

Learn what happens if you don't make your payment or your payment is late.

Credit Reporting

How Federal Student Loan Payment Processing Works

Find out where your mailed payment goes and how it's processed.