4 ms·Unless she wasn't on an appropriate payment plan during residency, that time still counts. I'd look into it.by riahi 8y agoUnless she wasn't on an appropriate payment plan during residency, that time still counts. I'd look into it.sykh 8y agoShe wasn't on PAYE or any of the other income based repayment plans. You have to be on such a plan for payments to count.riahi 8y agoThe 10 year standard counts as well, if I remember correctly. Basically only deferral or taking the extended 30 year plan don't count.