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It's every college graduate's dream — that one day, their student debt can be cancelled.

For some borrowers, this dream can become a reality through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other career-specific loan forgiveness programs. But the requirements for these programs aren't always the easiest to meet. Thankfully, New York state has many options that may just cancel out your debt. 

If you’re struggling to pay off your student loans, it could be tempting to cash in some of your free time for…well, cash. If you have a car, driving for Lyft or Uber—or both—might seem like the perfect option.

So is it worth it to be an Uber Driver? Maybe. On the high end, some drivers claims to make around $90,000 per year. On the low end, some drivers are barely making minimum wage. Obviously, there are a lot of factors that play into your potential earnings. Let's take a closer look. 

If you feel like you’ve run out of options for paying your student loan debt, you may be considering bankruptcy. But is that even possible? 

Filing for bankruptcy on your student loan isn’t easy, and it doesn’t always work. You can file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Note that neither of these options wipes away student loan debt like they do other personal debts, such as credit card debt or personal loans.

California has several state-specific loan forgiveness programs that can help eliminate your student loans. Most of these programs are geared toward medical and healthcare professionals. However, federal student loan forgiveness may be available for California residents who work in other fields. 

Think you’ll be carrying the student loan monkey on your back forever? Maybe—but it’s not inevitable. Here are stories of five people who went to extreme measures to pay off huge student loan debt in lightning-fast time.

Want a set-it-and-forget-it way to make more money? Obviously the answer is yes—and thanks to the Internet, there are more ways to do this than ever.

Here are a few totally legit ideas people actually use to earn supplemental or primary income.