“Expected income-driven repayment to be $100”

Item: Expected income-driven repayment to be $100
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Author: u/Archaeocat27

What Actually Happened

Expected income-driven repayment to be lower, now struggling to afford basic expenses

What I wish I knew

"Government takes a fourth of my paycheck into consideration"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Consider alternative repayment options before pursuing a master's degree"

Regret Index

10/10

High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.

SettledMixedSevere

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