Get a full-time, salaried job. This will allow you to have financial stability and to set up a budget. Create a budget consisting of your income minus all of your expenses (housing, food, transportation, debt, etc.). Keep track of what you spend by saving all your receipts, placing them in a basket by the door and tallying them up at the end of the month.
Consolidate your loans into one loan. This allows you to lock in your current interest rate and keep it for the duration of the time it takes you to pay it off. One larger loan is also much easier to manage than several small ones, as separate loans are usually given out for each semester or school year.
Use any additional money you have to pay down loans. Money from annual work bonuses, Christmas and birthday presents, and income tax returns should be put towards your college loans. An extra $1,000 to $2,000 per year can really help you completely pay your debt off faster. This is much more logical than buying items you don't need.
Sell items you don't need. If you live in a metropolitan area and don't use your car much, sell it. Renting a car occasionally can be a lot more cost effective than buying one. If this isn't a possibility, trade in your car for an older one so you will no longer have a car payment. You can also sell old clothes, house wares or electronics that you never use. The money you save or earn can be paid towards your loans.
Get an extra job. Pick up a few serving or bar tending shifts a couple of times per week, or utilize your skills and become a part-time freelancer. Many companies and organizations use independent contractors because they are more affordable than hiring a full-time employee.