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Indian Woman in U.S. Says She Paid Off $100,000 Student Loan in One Year

Her account highlights how a well-paid tech internship plus strict budgeting can speed debt payoff for some graduates.

Overview

  • The Instagram video detailing the payoff went viral and Indian outlets reported it as a claim of clearing about Rs 80 lakh.
  • She credits a well-paid Amazon internship and a research assistant job as the main sources that lifted her earnings.
  • She says she stuck to a strict budget with no investing to send as much cash as possible to the loan.
  • She describes pushing to clear the debt to spare her parents and leaning on family and her fiancĂ© for support.
  • Hindustan Times, News18, and Mint noted they have not independently verified the user-generated claim, and online reactions mix praise with debate over rapid payoff versus investing.