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Desperate for help - paying more in interest than loan repayment

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LQuilli
LQuilli Posts: 2 Newbie
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in Student MoneySaving
Hi guys, I'm desperate for help. I am still paying back my student loan from 2003. I owe £15k still. I only get paid £26k per year and i'm paying £34 per month off my student loan. The problem is that the interest per month is now £60 so my loan balance is increasing instead of getting smaller. I understand that the student loan is wiped after 30 years but does that mean the whole debt including the interest? I cannot repay any more than I already am and it's giving me sleepless nights with all of the interest accruing. Thanks all. 

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  • LQuilli
    LQuilli Posts: 2 Newbie
    First Post
    Ok so now I understand that because my loan was between 2000 and 2003 I need to wait until i'm 65 to finish the loan. This is not good as I will never be able to pay this. Can anyone give me advise please.
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