is there a way to get lower payments?
It might be good for to you consider a different repayment plan such as an income-driven repayment plan. These plans base your monthly student loan payments on your income and family size. In some cases, your payment could be as low as $0 per month.
can we get help because of the coronavirus and job loss?
Yes, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an administrative forbearance, which allows you to temporarily stop making your monthly loan payments. This suspension of payments will last from March 13, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2020.