Are SAAS loans a big deal?

I recently started uni but left after 3 months as I didn't like the course. I currently have 2500 in student debt. I'm unsure whether to pay this off right now or whether to leave it as I've heard it's not like other loans and it'll get wiped anyway after 25/30 years and I won't even notice it etc.

I've been saying for a few months for a mortgage and saved 3500 so far. I probably should just pay off the SAAS loan but I really just want to get on the properly ladder ASAP, otherwise I'd have to start again from square one.

Should I just pay the loan?

I guess I'd just like a little more info on people's experiences and viewpoints.

Thanks