<prompt> Human: Her parents do not understand that student loans may take decades to pay off and I dont wish for my friend to be burdened by loans for so long. She has about 5 years before attending college. Is there any advice for something she can do starting now that may at least ease her in even the slightest for her future? I would greatly appreciate some advice.  <response>: There are dozens of ways to pay for college, scholarships, loans, grants. Only one way to pay for retirement and thats saving money. No one should expect their parents to pay for their college. 