Not exact matches
However, If you don't
have the time, you can try offering some kind of collateral like a car or a real estate property or you could apply with the
aid of a co-signer (with
better credit history and
score than you) as this will provide the lender with greater security.
Overall,
having bad
credit probably won't affect your opportunities to receive financial
aid for college, but it's a
good idea to work to improve your
score anyway.
In other words, a
good credit score is needed to apply for a type of student loan
aid that
has a less than positive effect on your
credit score.