I will graduate from a high school in Texas in 2008 and am looking at applying to both a private university and a state school. With me being in the top 10% of my graduating class, I already count on my acceptance into my state school(top 10 percent law). But like most high school students I am worrying about how I am going to pay for college. My mother incurred alot of debt when she got diagnosed with cancer, as well as my father, therefore leading to a low credit score for the both of them.
Thankfully I was able to recieve enough scholarships to pay for most of the first year of college, but am worried about the rest, and it seems the only other option are loans. My question is... being that my parents would not be sufficent co-signers, how long would it take for me to build my credit to a good enough score not to need them at all?
any other advice on applying for private loans/other types of aide would also be appreciated...
thanks in advanced.

