Can I do the FASFA first and then pay the rest of my college with a bank loan?

Somethings have happened that I do not want to get into. But for one year, and one year ONLY, I have to pay for my college expense. To prove to my parents that I am ready again for a better year. They have enough money to pay since I am going to school in state, but they, obviously caring enough, want me to pay my way for a year, if I do well, they will resume paying for school again. If I had applied myself earlier I would not have to worry about this, but hey you have to learn, right? So, can I fill out the fasfa, and whatever expenses are left, I pay with a regular bank loan? Serious answers only.

The fafsa application can include federal student loans (in your name) without a credit check and a cosigner. They are called Stafford loans and you go through a bank to get them. Be sure you do federal loans and not a private loan as the interest will be better and you won't have to deal with a cosigner and credit check. You are eligible to borrow (per year) 3,500 as a freshman, 4,500 as a soph and 5,500 as Jr or senior.

If you can't pay your tuition, fees, books and college expenses with that amount you need to find a cheaper school for the year you are funding yourself. Transfer back to *where ever* after the folks wallet opens back up.

To make sure I'm clear on this: you mean you get your financial aid, apply it to your expenses, and pay the remaining balance with a loan? yes, you can do it. However, to get more money financial aid report yourself as independent and not a dependent of your parents on the FASFA and on your taxes too.