When enrolling in an Income-Driven Repayment Plan, the Department of Education calculates your payment using your Adjusted Gross Income. Because of this, in most cases you need to provide your tax return to document your income.
If your income has not decreased since you last filed taxes, you’ll need to provide a copy of your most recent tax return when submitting your application. If your income has decreased, or if you haven’t filed taxes in the last two years, other types of documentation may be required.
The Savi application will provide you with more details on the Instructions page of the application. It will let you know what type of documentation is required for your specific situation.