8 people who have gotten creative to eliminate every cent of debt

Eric Hu

NYU student Eric Hu paid his $48,280 freshman tuition bill by the beginning of his sophomore year.

From living in vans to using simple credit card tricks, everyday people have gotten incredibly creative to eliminate their debt.

If you're looking for an alternative to the more conventional path to get out of debt - or are trying to accelerate your repayment track - you have options.

Consider the strategies of these eight people who paid their way out of the red, creatively and quickly.