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Student loan repayment
Vestwell partners with employers to help you pay down student loans, decrease stress, and start building a stronger financial future.
A workplace with student loan repayment can help you reach your long-term goals.
Pay back student debt faster and start saving for the future sooner with employer direct student loan contributions up to $5,250 per year tax-free.
Save where you need it most
Make payments on student loans and still make progress towards saving for retirement with employer matches.
Get a leg up on paying down debt
Employers are able to make direct contributions to help you pay down student loan debt, so you can achieve your financial goals faster.
Avoid increasing debt and interest
Focusing on paying down student debt now helps you get debt free sooner and eliminate extra money spent on interest.
Easily manage your debt online
Our user-friendly portal makes it simple to connect your student loans to your account and get the help you need with less stress.
“This has been a great benefit, not just financially, but also mentally, knowing that I'm finally making progress on my loans.”
Understand your student loan repayment options with Vestwell.
Impact calculators
See what’s possible with personalized impact tools to better understand your student loan debt and repayment strategies that might work best with your personal goals.
Student loan refinancing
Potentially lower your interest rates and monthly payments by accessing our curated marketplace of student loan refinancing lenders.
FAQ
Your Student Loan PayDown Plan is an employee benefit where your employer helps you pay down your student loans by directly contributing to your student loan account. Your company will send the contribution to Vestwell, and we will pay your loan servicer.
No, not currently. You must be the primary borrower on the student loan to participate in the Student Loan PayDown Plan.
Savings will vary by individual depending on how much student debt you have, your interest rate, and the contribution amount.
Employees are able to receive up to $5,250 in employer student loan contributions per year tax-free. State income tax treatment may vary by state. If you have additional questions about this, please consult your human resources department.