What is the best way to get a student loan if I don’t have the best credit score?

sweetienat123 asked:


I have made some credit mistakes in the past, and have a mediocre credit score. Right now, I don’t get approved for new lines of credit. However, I am in need of a student loan to cover living expenses for the remainder of this semester at a private university.
Does anyone out there have any suggestions for how to go about getting an “emergency” student loan in the middle of the academic semester? I appreciate any helpful advice or suggestions, thanks.