How Extra Student Loan Payments Work
When making extra payments on federal or private student loans, specify that the extra amount be applied directly to principal balancerather than advancing the next month's due date.
Student loan interest accrues daily on remaining principal. Putting extra monthly payments toward principal reduces compound daily interest, accelerating your path to becoming student-debt free.
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When making extra payments on federal or private student loans, specify that the extra amount be applied directly to principal balancerather than advancing the next month's due date.