Amortization Schedule: A complete table showing each periodic payment broken into principal and interest over the life of a loan
Refinancing: Replacing an existing loan with a new one, typically at a lower interest rate or different term length
Income-Driven Repayment: Federal student loan repayment plans that cap monthly payments based on income and family size
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: A federal program that forgives remaining student loan balance after 120 qualifying payments while working for a qualifying employer
Debt Avalanche: A repayment strategy where you pay off the highest-interest debt first to minimize total interest paid