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UK student loans (Plans 1, 2, 4, 5 and Postgraduate) work like income-contingent repayment obligations rather than typical debts.
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UK student loans — how repayment really works
Student loans are collected through PAYE (or Self Assessment) based on income above a threshold, and are written off after a set period.
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When do student loans get written off
The write-off date depends on your plan type, not on how much you've paid.
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