I was responsible to come up with my own finances for undergrad and law school. I have gone through this process twice and have come out debt free. You can do this too. Actions to achieve success: A. Understand your loans, B. Carefully plan a personal budget, C. Exercise discipline and be consistent in your payments and you will receive the benefits long-term. Info from "Success Strategies & Repayment Realities: A Guide to Repaying Student Loans," published by Access Group, Inc.
“Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Alice in Wonderland