Is it possible to pay through my first year or two of college

Yes for private, No for federal type of student loans.
Now that I've answered your question, I'll throw my opinion on it: you're a dumbass if you do that. Student loans are non negotiable whether or not you complete your education. That means they don't care if you file bankruptcy when shtf. You ever heard of 100% garnishment? Yeah. Loan a different loan if you need extra money. Use student loans for school only if I were you.

>>18084892
Maybe. Have you checked how much tuition and living expenses are going to be for the school you want to go to? Have you checked to see how much money you can get in a loan?