Question: I'm currently 16 and have been invited to attend a National Youth Conference for National Security in Washington DC this upcoming fall. I just moved in with my mom and this trip isn't exactly ideal for us financially. My mom said I was more than welcome to go on the trip as long as I came up with the money. I could make the money over the summer but the enrollment deadline is June 24. I've made a Go Fund Me page but I don't think that will help in time. I'm not sure how old I must be to take out a loan or anything about the process. Any help/advice is appreciated in this situation

Answer: 
At your age, the only place you are going to get a loan is from relatives. If you can't... Go to next year's conference. Missing it this year might feel like a disaster, but it really, really isn't.
In general, you would have to be the age of majority (generally, 18) to take out a loan. Additionally, your credit rating must be sufficient for the bank or loan company to be comfortable loaning you money.