I was paying around 600/month..... for ~50k..... @5%

that was the min payment.

Parents consolidated everything.... and I paid them back. (I could only take out a tiny amount in my name)

I paid as much as I could for just over 2 yrs.... and finally paid it off. (6yrs after graduating)

You will be saving money by getting your ratings ahead of time. I would suggest going to a Junior College... or something similar $$$ (cheap) for your undergrad classes. Then, when you have all your flight ratings and general education classes finished, and if you STILL want to go to a flight school..... go for the last 2 yrs and get a "degree".

you will save a lot of money that way, and still have the "diploma" on your resume.

Cheers,
500and2