find local licensed RE schools a walk, short drive or bus ride away and check their yelp reviews before signing up.i got my RE ed while matriculated at college (NYU) but that is the more costlier route unless u can land a full scholarshp or something!

I currently live in a college town and I am currently house hacking.

I already have room mates lined up to live there under these terms.Since I won't be able to be on the loan for the house in time for the next school year of College to begin, My co-signer would be willing to put it in their name, however, it would be considered an investment property since they have a primary home already.

I've just had a very similar experience to @Jesse Waters, a small community bank, Reliance Bank in State College, PA didn't really want my business (not in a nasty way, just not asking for my business) until I had 3 years experience.  

I have been told by several lenders that I do not have enough income (I have worked as an independent contractor with inconsistent income since recently graduating college)  to support a refinance of my first property to get my money back out of the property.

I am currently a college student majoring in public relations, and getting a minor in business marketing.

You can take Realtors courses at some community colleges like Monto. 

Ok, so I'm still in college but I know I want to get into real estate, either while I'm still in college or once I get out.

I am interested in investing all over the US but want to stay near college towns.  

I love the idea of earning income while still living in my home so it works well for me and it sounds like your son being in college using the home secondarily as a vacation home makes perfect sense!