Don't underestimate the value of an education through community colleges. A college education that begins at the CC level is a inexpensive way to go, and the benefits can be In fact, some research shows that people with AA degrees are out-earning those with a BS.
Here are two articles speaking to that issue:
http://hechingerreport.org/many-community-college-grads-continue-to-out-earn-b-a-holders-a-decade-after-graduation/
http://www.districtadministration.com/article/cte-provides-alternate-path-success
Here are two articles speaking to that issue:
http://hechingerreport.org/many-community-college-grads-continue-to-out-earn-b-a-holders-a-decade-after-graduation/
http://www.districtadministration.com/article/cte-provides-alternate-path-success