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Student loan debt burden is the portion of a student’s monthly income dedicated to their student loan payments. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has the following categories for student loan debt burden: Low: Monthly payment less than 8% of monthly income; Medium: Monthly payment between 8% and 14% of monthly income; High: Monthly payment greater than 14% of monthly income
