i am a college student/single mom with no credit history and no cosigner is there a loan for college expenses?

Question

i have recently applied for loans but they ask for a cosigner because of my credit history are there any loans that pay for college expenses such as computers, books.etc.

Answer 1

All else fails there mom and dad did you ask them. Or are you that to far down the road for that. Or is that bad credit really that back.

Than there is me I could help. But I been there before to help someone and I got burn..

Answer 2

Yes. Have you applied for the Stafford Loan? That requires very little on your part. Also, check out you local banks. If you go to USbank.com, under Loans -> student loans, and do some digging, I know you will find a loan that will suit your needs. Also, try for as many waivers that you can get since you are a single mom, you may qualify for a lot more.

Answer 3

Yes.. consider a student loan. Also you may want to check the Women's REsource Center in your area. Some places offer special assistance to low income single mothers.

Answer 4

Go to financial aid at your college. They'll set you up with a student loan, or possibly even some other aid that you may be entitled to.

Answer 5

Yes, Stafford loans.

Answer 6

Did you do a FAFSA? You should be able to get title IV loans that do not require a credit check. What kind of school are you going to? I know Sallie Mae doesn't require credit checks, and you should get Pell grants. Are you post grad? Don't go to TECH SCHOOLS.. their credits do not transfer. Only go to community colleges or universities (PUBLIC NOT PRIVATE) Your credits are no good when you go to private post secondary colleges, trust me.

Answer 7

here in vegas washington mutual has a special credit card with no annual fees etc. and its meant to build up your credit history. you can check out washington mutual because they ar3e doing a lot of stuff for students in highschool and college.

Answer 8

Single moms with no credit history usually have few assets and a small income, so the government is willing to pay for your education -- most of the time. The Department of Education provides a free guide to finding money for college. Go to: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
It's downloadable or they will mail it to you for free.

Also to avoid scams: See: http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams/

They are both U.S. Government sites, so they are reliable.

Your school should also have a "Women's" program which usually provides 100% support. So, check your school's website.

Answer 9

Look into scholarships and grants first at which ever college you plan to attend. Also, if you are on public assistance, they will help pay some of the cost by means of gas money, daycare, etc. My best friend went to college and she was on public assistance and that's what they did for her. The college she went to also gave her a scholarship for choosing a career field not primarily geared toward her gender....she went for Automotive Technician. So do your research at the college and also see if your state has any grants...my state, Ohio, has the OIG grant that is sort of like the Pell Grant in which you don't have to pay it back. Look for free money first...that way if you do have to take out a loan, you won't have to borrow as much.

Answer 10

as a single mother, you should go to school for free! Did you fill out the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? That will put you in the right place, EVERY student should fill this out yearly. Here is a link:
.http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/