<prompt> Human: EDIT: thank you all so much for the helpful advice! Ive decided that my mental health is more important and if I study hard I know I can land a good job that will allow me to pay the loans back. Im going to see the financial advisor on campus soon to find the best loans for my situation.I dont want to go very deep into the situation at home but what matters is that my father is very emotionally abusive and controlling, and his crazy rules are really starting to affect my college education.Some information about me:- I live in Florida.- Im currently on my third year of public college getting a bachelors in Computer Science and a minor in Translation. - I have only been living in the US for 4 years and Ive been a permanent resident for about 2.- My tuition is fully paid by financial aid but I dont get much in refunds.- I have a part time job that gives me 10h and 20h a week.- Out of my biweekly paycheck of 400, about 100 goes in taxes and health insurance benefits, so Im really getting 300 every two weeks.- Dorms go for 2k to 3k per semester.I have been applying to other jobs but its really hard to find something that will allow me to keep studying and still pay enough. Im really desperate to move out but my father would probably cut contact with me if I told him that I want to live on my own and I dont know if that is something Im willing to risk because I have a little sister 12 and I dont want her to be alone.The only thing I can think of is getting loans for the rest of my time in college and telling him that theyre grants for housing. He wouldnt be very happy about that either, but at least it would just seem like an opportunity I got and not me doing whatever it takes to get away. I know taking loans is getting myself in a financial hole but I dont know what else to do.Assistant: Student loans are not a terrible option here. 8-12k is very little debt compared to your earning potential once you graduate. The general rule is no more debt than your expected starting salary. In your case youre in the clear, and if you have good spending habits from living on your own youll be in even better shape.Human: That makes me feel a lot better about all of this, thank you  <response>: I just want to add on that the extra time to yourself without the emotional torment can very well help you work on your skillset before apply for a job before graduation. Wish you the best 