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RAP payment by income › $20,000

RAP Payment on a $20,000 Salary

A single borrower earning $20,000 (AGI) with no dependents would pay an estimated $17/month under the 2026 Repayment Assistance Plan — 1% of AGI. Adjust dependents and family size below for your exact number.

From line 11 of your IRS Form 1040.

−$50/mo each

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How the $20,000 payment breaks down

RAP payment at $20,000 by dependents

DependentsMonthly RAP payment
0$17/mo
1$10/mo
2$10/mo
3$10/mo

RAP vs IBR at $20,000

New IBR is about $17/mo cheaper than RAP at $20,000. Compare RAP vs IBR in detail →

PlanEstimated monthly
RAP$17/mo
New IBR (20 yr)$0/mo

Frequently asked questions

How much is the RAP payment on a $20,000 salary?

For a single borrower earning $20,000 (AGI) with no dependents, the estimated RAP payment is $17 per month — 1% of AGI, or about $200 per year. Each dependent you claim lowers it by $50/month.

Is RAP or IBR cheaper at $20,000?

New IBR is about $17/mo cheaper than RAP at $20,000. RAP charges a flat 1% of AGI on your full AGI, while New IBR charges 10% of discretionary income (AGI minus 150% of the poverty line). Run your exact family size in the calculator above.

How do dependents change my $20,000 RAP payment?

RAP subtracts $50/month per dependent. At $20,000, that means about $17/mo with 0 dependents, $10/mo with 1 dependent, $10/mo with 2 dependents, $10/mo with 3 dependents. The payment never drops below the $10/month minimum.

Estimates use published RAP rules as of June 2026 and 2025 HHS poverty guidelines. $20,000 is treated as your AGI. Your servicer’s final figures may differ.