Comment from its1105
Time July 29, 2009 at 6:33 am

With bad credit the only way you can really get a loan is by having a cosigner. If there is someone that you are really close to (family member, friend, relative, etc) that you feel you could confide in about this, ask them if they would be willing to cosign for you.
Not many people are willing to cosign unfortunately, just because of the risk of losing money though. So it may be tough to find someone.
Have you tried to talk to you college about the situation? I know at my school you can take out “emergency loans” which allow you to get more money from the school if certain situations come up like medical or something. Also, if you can prove you need more financial aide, many schools will allow you to fill out a form with all of your expenses that you can bring to them. They will evaluate it and then decide whether to give you more funding. Be open with the financial aid people at your school though. They are your best option at receiving more grants, scholarships, or student loans.
Good luck

Comment from jeffl27
Time July 29, 2009 at 9:54 am

Hi,
Maybe you can try to go see on this website:http://www.gotoinfolink.com
They have a section for bad credit.
Hope that help
Jeff

Comment from cHiKiN_s
Time July 29, 2009 at 1:53 pm

you are kinda screwed for getting any extra loans if you have bad credit
I am in the same boat. I can only get federal loans, and when they are up for the year there is no more that I can get.
Unless you can find a good cosigner and try a private student loan website.