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Student Loan Consolidation and Debt Payoff Calculator

The Student Loan Consolidation and Debt Payoff calculator applies two simple principles to paying off your Debt; Consolidate your student loans, and use the monthly savings to pay off your other outstanding debt.

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Interest you could save $937 new payment $388.57/mo
New monthly payment $388.57
New total interest $11,629
Current total interest $12,565
New payoff time 10.0 yrs
Total interest compared
Total interest compared Consolidated: $12kCurrent debts: $13k
  • Consolidated $12k
  • Current debts $13k

Consolidating these student loans saves about $937 and replaces several payments with one. Note that consolidating federal loans can affect access to forgiveness and income-driven repayment — check before you do.

Consolidated loan amortizationView table
YearPrincipalInterestBalance
1$2,635$2,028$32,365
2$2,797$1,866$29,568
3$2,970$1,693$26,599
4$3,153$1,510$23,446
5$3,347$1,316$20,099
6$3,554$1,109$16,546
7$3,773$890$12,773
8$4,005$657$8,767
9$4,253$410$4,515
10$4,515$148$0

How the student loan consolidation and debt payoff calculator works

It compares your current student loans against a single consolidated loan, showing the new payment, payoff timeline and the effect on total interest so you can judge whether consolidating helps.

Worked example

Worked example: with total debt to consolidate of $35,000, current average rate of 6.50% and current total monthly payment of $400, the student loan consolidation and debt payoff calculator shows interest you could save of $937.

New monthly payment
$388.57
New total interest
$11,629
Current total interest
$12,565
New payoff time
10.0 yrs

The formula

Current loans are paid down at your existing payment; the consolidated loan amortizes at its rate and term. The tool compares total interest between them.

Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial advice. Confirm exact figures with your lender, plan administrator or advisor.

Frequently asked

Questions about the student loan consolidation and debt payoff calculator

Should I consolidate my student loans?

It can simplify several payments into one and may lower your rate, but stretching the term can raise total interest. The calculator shows the trade-off for your numbers.

Does consolidating federal loans have downsides?

Yes — it can affect access to income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness. Weigh those protections before consolidating federal loans with a private lender.

Private or federal consolidation?

Federal consolidation keeps federal benefits but may not lower your rate; private refinancing can lower the rate but gives up those protections. Choose based on your priorities.

Is the Student Loan Consolidation and Debt Payoff Calculator free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on FinCalculators is completely free, with no sign-up, login or paywall. You can run as many scenarios as you like.

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