less than one year. I had a job the last 3 years of college and was able to cover all the bills. I had a couple of small grants plus some student loans. I took

less than one year. I had a job the last 3 years of college and was able to cover all the bills. I had a couple of small grants plus some student loans. I took the loans for an emergency cash fun, just in case. I invested it in the market, and cashed out when I graduated and payed back the loan.