Loans?!

<p>Ok, I have a few questions about loans. I will need to get a loan to pay for college – I expected that. However it looks like my school sends the bill in July and I won’t turn 18 till a few days before that date. I went to collegeboard and it says you have to be over 18 to apply for a loan? Can I apply for a loan when I’m 17 if I will be 18 when I start school?</p>

<p>How much can I borrow? I’m not sure how great a credit rating my mom has. She has a steady job and townhouse but I know she has credit cards that she hasn’t pay off. If she can’t co-sign, will I be able to get a loan in my name only?</p>

<p>Additionally, I’m going on vacation, out-of-state with no phone or Internet the week that I turn 18 and have to pay…. Sorry about all the questions but I’m really confused!</p>

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you should be able to get a stafford loan- in addtion is your mother doesn’t qualify for PLUS loan you can get your loan limits increased</p>