Here's an example of how making small payments every month could save you more than $ 1,500 over the full life of student loans. (studentloancoach.info)
It also means that you can pay off your loans a lot faster than if you didn't pay any extra: After 10 years (the average life of a student loan on the normal payment plan) you will have paid an extra $ 3,000. (studentdebtwarriors.com)
Save up or rein in expenses rather than extending the life of a student loan. (entrepreneur.com)