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UK Regional Student Loan Comparison Calculator

Compare student loan repayments across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to understand how your region affects what you pay.

Regional Differences

Each UK nation has different repayment thresholds, interest rates, and loan plans. This calculator helps you compare.

Different loan plans apply to different regions

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See how repayments differ across all four UK nations

England Loan Plans

Plan 1

3.2% interest

Monthly Payment

£30

9% above £26,065

Annual Payment

£354

Total Repaid

£8,854

Total Interest

£50,359

Write-Off Date

Apr 2046

After 25 years

Plan 2

4.3% interest

Monthly Payment

£11

9% above £28,470

Annual Payment

£138

Total Repaid

£4,131

Total Interest

£113,826

Write-Off Date

Apr 2051

After 30 years

Plan 5

7.3% interest

Monthly Payment

£38

9% above £25,000

Annual Payment

£450

Total Repaid

£18,000

Total Interest

£692,885

Write-Off Date

Apr 2061

After 40 years

Postgraduate

7.3% interest

Monthly Payment

£45

6% above £21,000

Annual Payment

£540

Total Repaid

£16,200

Total Interest

£312,364

Write-Off Date

Apr 2051

After 30 years

Regional Loan Plan Overview

PlanRegionsThreshold (2025/26)RateWrite-OffInterest
Plan 1England, Wales, Northern Ireland£26,0659%25 years3.2%
Plan 2England, Wales£28,4709%30 years4.3%
Plan 4Scotland only£32,7459%30 years4.3%
Plan 5England only (2023+)£25,0009%40 years7.3%
PostgraduateAll UK nations£21,0006%30 years7.3%

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Understanding Regional Differences in UK Student Loans

Student loan repayment terms vary significantly across the UK, depending on which nation you studied in and when you started your course. This calculator helps you understand these regional differences and compare how much you would pay under different systems.

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