There are also some people who may have been lucky enough to have found a job but still do not make payments on their loan because they believe they have more important bills to take care of, like house rent, utilities, and food. As such, the student loan bills are pushed to the side month after month. While this practice may not seem all that harmful, it actually reflects very poorly on their credit records. Eventually, they will feel the effects of their non-payment when they start getting denied for future credit card or loan applications.
In order for you to avoid these financial hassles, try to set aside even a small amount towards your student loan repayment every month. Sure, you may have other bills to pay but paying off your loans should always have a high place on your budget list. This brings us to the most important step toward completely paying off your student loans, which is learning how to create a proper budget and having the discipline to stick to it. For a lot of fresh graduates, the novelty of real independence can be quite intoxicating. On impulse, they might find themselves renting an apartment they can't afford or buying a sleek new car they don't really need.
Before making any such purchases, take the time to sort out your finances and see just how your monthly income compares to your monthly basic expenses, those expenses you absolutely cannot live without, like housing expenses, utility bills, food, gas, and clothing. After deducting these payments, you should use as much of the cash left over (which hopefully there still is) to pay your student loan bills. If you don't have enough to make the full payment as indicated on the bill, you can still make a partial payment, which most lenders would be more than happy to accept. Of course, full payments are still the best way to paying back your loans as fast as possible, but partial payments will be much better for your credit record than making no payment at all.
The earlier you begin making payments toward your student loan, the easier it will be on you in the long run. Student loans may have a much lower interest rate than other types of loans but they do still increase over time. The longer you wait to start making your payments, the harder it will be for you and eventually, for your future family.