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Plan 1 Student Loan Calculator

Estimate your monthly and total repayments for Plan 1 student loans in England and Wales (pre-2012).

About Plan 1 Loans

Plan 1 applies if you started before September 2012 (or studied in Northern Ireland). You repay 9% of income above £22,015 per year.

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The threshold for Plan 1 repayments is £22,015

Plan 1 applies to students who started before September 2012

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Plan 1 loans were typically smaller as tuition fees were lower

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Additional monthly payment on top of required amount

Assumptions (interest)
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Plan 1 interest is the lower of RPI or Bank Rate + 1%. Update this yearly.

Your Repayment Summary

Monthly Repayment

£60

9% of income above threshold

Annual Repayment

£719

Total to be Repaid

£17,966

Over the life of the loan (or until write-off)

Total Interest Paid

£16,626

Expected Write-Off Date

Apr 2036

Any remaining balance is written off 25 years after entering repayment

Current Interest Rate: RPI or Base+1% (assumed 4.6% for this estimate)

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How Does the Plan 1 Student Loan Calculator Work?

This calculator helps you understand your Plan 1 student loan repayments based on your salary and graduation year. Plan 1 loans apply to students who started higher education in England or Wales before September 2012, or who studied in Northern Ireland.

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