How can one get a college degree while paying off a huge student loan?

A friend contracted mononucleosis and didn't graduate. Now she's trying to pay off a big student loan but must work menial jobs due to not having a degree. She feels as though she'll never get the loan paid, even with low interest and consolidation. Any suggestions?

If you attend school at least 12 semester hours at an accredited school, the student loan provider should be able to defer the loans, even on a previously issued loan.

Usually while in school one can postpone payment on student loans, meaning if your friend goes back to school full time I believe she can defer payments. I am currently working on my master's and I defered my payments of my loan until after I am done.

If her doctor could of written off a temp disability form she could of postponed the loans.