PAYE vs ICR: Which student loan repayment plan is more beneficial for borrowers?

PAYE and ICR are federal student loan repayment plans that adjust monthly payments based on income. PAYE caps payments at 10% of discretionary income with a 20-year forgiveness period, while ICR sets payments at 20% or a fixed 12-year amount, with a 25-year forgiveness period.

​PAYE and ICR are federal student loan repayment plans that adjust monthly payments based on income. PAYE caps payments at 10% of discretionary income with a 20-year forgiveness period, while ICR sets payments at 20% or a fixed 12-year amount, with a 25-year forgiveness period. PAYE and ICR are federal student loan repayment plans that adjust monthly payments based on income. PAYE caps payments at 10% of discretionary income with a 20-year forgiveness period, while ICR sets payments at 20% or a fixed 12-year amount, with a 25-year forgiveness period.