Education Loan Calculator

Education loan repayments and interest.

NZ$
%
years
Monthly repayment
$444.38
Total interest $6,663 · total of payments $26,663
Loan amount$20,000
Total interest$6,663
Total of payments$26,663

About this calculator

For private education borrowing — not the StudyLink interest-free student loan, which has its own rules.

  • StudyLink loans are interest-free while in NZ, repaid via PAYE at 12% over $24,128 (2025/26).
  • For private education loans, use this tool.

Frequently asked questions

Is the StudyLink loan covered here?
Use our income tax calculator for the PAYE repayment portion of StudyLink loans.

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